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INTC·Intel Corporation

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-. (-.%)
High
$96.13
Open
$92.14
Market Cap
495.27B
52W High
$142.35
Low
$89.59
P. Close
$96.98
P/E
-
52W Low
$18.97
Fwd P/E
445.29
DailyIQ Est.
$101.43
Technical Score (1D)
41
SELL
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
Intel is set to report Q2 earnings on July 23, with analysts projecting a 12 % year‑over‑year revenue rise to $14.4 billion, largely driven by AI‑powered data‑center sales. The company’s guidance will reveal whether AI demand continues to lift its processor sales, a key metric for investors anticipating a rebound in the semiconductor space. Earlier this week, Intel shares fell in a sector‑wide selloff that followed TSMC’s capital‑expenditure reset and ASML’s decline, reflecting broader cash‑flow concerns among chipmakers. The drop to a two‑month low has prompted analysts at Susquehanna to see upside potential, suggesting that the market may still be pricing in future growth from AI and data‑center initiatives. Intel’s partnership with Google Cloud has expanded with the Gemini Enterprise rollout, positioning the company to capture new revenue streams from advanced AI services across both platforms. The high‑NA EUV milestone achieved for the Ultra 3 18A node means Ultra 3 chips are now shipping, offering smaller, faster, and more efficient processors that could strengthen Intel’s competitive stance. Optimizing YOLO26 models for OpenVINO with Ultralytics could deliver up to 10× speed improvements, enhancing Intel’s AI inference capabilities and potentially boosting demand for its chips. Susquehanna’s recent price‑target lift to $115, while maintaining a neutral rating, signals a more optimistic earnings outlook that hinges on the execution of Intel’s AI and data‑center strategies. As the next earnings release approaches, traders should monitor how Intel’s guidance aligns with its recent process and partnership milestones, as any divergence could influence short‑term sentiment. In the coming days, key indicators to watch include the Q2 earnings guidance on AI workloads, cash‑flow figures, and the pace of Ultra 3 chip deliveries, all of which will shape the company’s trajectory in the competitive semiconductor landscape.
Earnings Summary
Intel Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells computing components such as microprocessors, GPUs, and semiconductor solutions, serving OEMs and cloud providers across a broad ecosystem. In the semiconductor sector, Intel has faced intense competition but continues to innovate with advanced process technologies and software optimization to support cloud, edge, and AI workloads. Over the last two quarters, Intel reported Q1 2026 revenue of $13.58 billion and Q2 2026 revenue of $14.70 billion, a 8.4% year‑over‑year increase from Q1 2025 revenue of $12.67 billion, while EPS rose from $0.29 in Q1 2026 to an estimated $0.21 in Q2 2026, reflecting a continued upward trajectory from the $0.15 EPS in Q4 2025; the company has consistently beat analyst estimates in five of its last six quarters, with Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 all exceeding expectations. Historically, Intel’s revenue has fluctuated, with a slight decline in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024 but a rebound in Q1 and Q2 2026, while EPS growth has accelerated, moving from $0.13 in Q4 2024 to $0.29 in Q1 2026; the company has maintained a pattern of strong earnings beats despite occasional revenue volatility. Recent news highlights Intel’s deployment of ASML’s High‑NA EUV system in its Oregon Ultra‑3 line, which is expected to improve yield and shorten time‑to‑market for 7 nm+ nodes, and a $5.7 billion investment in an Irish AI chip plant that could expand Xeon production; analysts have raised price targets to $200–$210, citing projected EPS growth of roughly 45% and stronger demand for Intel’s chip portfolio. Investors should watch for guidance on revenue growth and margin expansion in the upcoming earnings release, monitor the ramp‑up of EUV production and the Irish plant’s capacity, and assess any cost impacts that could influence short‑term profitability.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.16$-0.03$0.10$0.22$0.35Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.21 - -
Q1'26$0.01$0.29+2192.5%
Q4'25$0.08$0.15+84.5%
Q3'25$0.01$0.23+3121.3%
Q2'25$0.01$-0.10-1280.6%
Q1'25$0.00$0.13+2769.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.1B$12.8B$13.6B$14.3B$15.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$14.7B - -
Q1'26$12.4B$13.6B+9.2%
Q4'25$13.6B$13.7B+0.3%
Q3'25 - $13.7B -
Q2'25 - $12.9B -
Q1'25 - $12.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

INTC Stock Snapshot

INTC is currently trading at $93.73, giving Intel Corporation a market cap of 495.27B. Today's range spans $89.59–$96.13, with shares opening at $92.14 and moving down $3.25 (3.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 41/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year INTC has traded between $18.97 and $142.35 - the current price is +394.1% off the 52-week low and -34.2% from the high. 56 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $101.95 (range $45.00–$200.00), implying upside of +8.8%.

It's a pause for INTC: technical score 41/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish (70/100), price $93.73 (in the middle of its 52-week range). At 495.27B in Technology market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $18.97–$142.35. The consolidation is the story for now.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like INTC as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 41/100 (HOLD) at $93.73 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (70/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $18.97–$142.35 annual range rather than a directional bet.