Papermaster, AMD’s CTO, sells $740k in Advanced Micro Devices stock

Published 04/08/2026, 07:52 PM
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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) Chief Technology Officer Mark D. Papermaster sold 3,293 shares of company stock on April 6, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a price of $225, for a total transaction value of $740,925. The stock has since climbed to $231.82, reflecting a remarkable 196% gain over the past year.

Following the transaction, Papermaster directly owns 1,294,466 shares of Advanced Micro Devices. The filing also indicates that Papermaster indirectly owns 206,606 shares through the Mark D Papermaster AMD GRAT #1, and 206,606 shares through the Kathryn M Papermaster AMD GRAT #1.According to InvestingPro analysis, AMD currently trades near its Fair Value, with the stock showing high volatility. Investors can access comprehensive analysis including 18 additional ProTips and detailed financial metrics on the platform.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 14, 2025.

In other recent news, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has been in the spotlight with several developments. Erste Group upgraded AMD’s stock rating to Buy from Hold, driven by strong demand in data centers and improving profitability. The company projects a 32% year-over-year revenue growth for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting its positive outlook. Aletheia Capital reiterated its Buy rating on AMD, emphasizing the company’s expanded role in the AI compute market. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs identified potential upside for Applied Materials, citing strength in the semiconductor sector and expecting incremental upside to estimates. The firm noted Applied Materials’ significant exposure to etch and deposition as a factor for potential re-rating. Additionally, Seaport’s Chief Equity Strategist mentioned AMD as one of the semiconductor stocks with upside opportunities amid recent valuation compressions. These developments provide investors with insights into the current landscape of the semiconductor industry.

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