AMD's Data Center Business Doubled to $6.7 Billion. The Stock Fell 9% Because of What That Growth Costs.

AMD reported record Q2 revenue of $11.5 billion with data center revenue doubling to $6.7 billion, but the stock fell 9% after-hours due to flat gross margin guidance for Q3 at 56% despite 41% year-over-year revenue growth, combined with nearly tripled capital spending to $808 million that is pressuring profitability.