Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is experiencing a challenging year, with its stock down 12% year-to-date as of December 9, 2024. The company's third-quarter results showed an 18% year-over-year revenue increase, totaling $6.8 billion, alongside a net income of $771 million. Despite these positive financial indicators, AMD's stock has only risen 1.2% year-to-date. The semiconductor sector as a whole has seen a significant uptick, with the industry index up 40% year-to-date, while Nvidia's stock has surged 180%. On December 9, AMD's stock was reported to be down more than 5% for the day, contributing to its overall decline. Analysts and investors are questioning whether the upcoming seasonally strong period for AMD can lead to a rebound in its stock performance.