AMD reported record revenue in the third quarter of 2026, but free cash flow fell to $554 million, down from $1,558 million in the second quarter and $1,530 million a year earlier, a margin of about 4% of revenue. The drop came mainly from working capital, as inventories used $2,995 million of cash and receivables used $1,928 million. Inventory rose to $11,463 million, and CFO Jean Hu said the company keeps investing in inventory and capacity to meet strong data center demand. Total debt rose to $7,079 million from $3,226 million, including a $4.75 billion senior notes offering. The author argues the cash drop is likely temporary, but notes risks, as AMD gave no free cash flow target or timeline for a recovery.
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