# AMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/amd-plummets-8percent-in-premarket-trading-despite-beating-e-0wfu>
> Published: 2026-08-05 09:21:13+00:00

# AMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations

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[CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.

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