AMD’s projected $77 billion in 2027 data-center sales and rising construction spending point to demand. Its $13.3 billion in lease payments, $6.2 billion in cloud commitments, up to $8.5 billion in guarantees, and political concerns keep the outlook balanced.
The sales forecast and record construction spending point to demand for AMD’s data-center products. But AMD has large lease, cloud-computing, and partner-payment promises, and some lawmakers have called for limits. Two incoming Texas officials also said they are willing to work with tech companies, so the article gives no clear reason to favor either side.