Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has disclosed upcoming equity awards totaling $70.5 million for its top executives, led by CEO Lisa Su’s $36 million grant. The awards, scheduled for August 2026, follow a period of significant company growth driven by AI demand. The announcement coincides with a recent stock price decline, prompting questions about future performance amid analyst optimism.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will grant equity awards to key executives on August 15, 2026, as detailed in a recent SEC filing. CEO Lisa Su is slated to receive $36 million, while Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster will receive $10 million, and Chief Financial Officer Jean Hu will receive $9 million.
Chief Sales Officer for Data Center Solutions Forrest Norrod will receive $8 million, and President EMEA Darren Grasby will receive $7.5 million. These grants are part of the company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and align with a year of strong performance. AMD’s first-quarter revenue grew 38% to $10.25 billion, and its stock price rose more than 150% year-to-date.
“AMD is experiencing one of its best years in history,” the report stated, attributing success to GPU demand from the AI boom. Wall Street analysts have raised price targets, with Wells Fargo increasing its target to $615 and Cantor Fitzgerald anticipating $700. However, AMD’s stock has faced recent volatility.
The stock closed 6.89% lower on July 1, 2026, and fell another 1.19% in pre-market trading the following day. Analysts suggested the dip was likely due to profit-taking by investors, a trend also seen across other tech stocks. The semiconductor sector’s volatility extended to Asian markets, impacting South Korea’s KOSPI index.
