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INTC·Intel Corporation

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$125.62
Open
$122.09
Market Cap
602.32B
52W High
$132.75
Low
$117.35
P. Close
$123.51
P/E
-
52W Low
$18.96
Fwd P/E
559.18
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
100
BUY
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
Intel is strategically pushing PC partners to increase the adoption of its 18A CPUs, a move aimed at boosting market share and regaining technological leadership in advanced chip manufacturing. This initiative positions Intel as a potential high-growth stock for the next decade, with implications for its future revenue streams. The company's role as a provider of critical technology for AI development is also highlighted, suggesting indirect benefits from the ongoing AI boom. Analysts note that companies supplying foundational AI components, like Intel, are essential within the broader AI ecosystem. Looking ahead, investors will want to watch Intel's progress in gaining traction for its 18A processors. Separately, there's ongoing assessment of Intel's performance within the emerging quantum computing sector, though this focuses on past metrics rather than immediate operational changes. Broader market sentiment suggests that despite robust corporate earnings, underlying economic conditions remain fragile, underscoring the importance of diversification for navigating potential market volatility.
Earnings Summary
Intel Corporation is a global technology leader focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling computing components and related services, including microprocessors and GPUs, serving diverse needs from cloud infrastructure to edge computing within the Technology sector's Semiconductors industry. The company's core value proposition lies in providing essential hardware solutions and advanced process technologies to a broad customer base, including OEMs and cloud service providers. Intel leverages its established ecosystem and strategic partnerships to drive digital transformation across various industries. In its most recent reported quarters, Intel demonstrated a mixed performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.29 against an estimate of $0.01265, and revenue of $13.577 billion against an estimate of $12.431 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $0.15 on revenue of $13.674 billion, exceeding the revenue estimate of $13.640 billion but with EPS estimates not provided for comparison. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $0.23 against an estimate of $0.00714, and Q2 2025 reported a negative EPS of -$0.10 against an estimate of $0.00847. Revenue trends show some recovery, with Q1 2026 revenue increasing from Q4 2025 and Q3 2025, though Q2 2025 revenue was slightly lower than Q1 2025. Historically, Intel's earnings have shown variability. The company beat EPS estimates in Q4 2024 ($0.13 actual vs $0.11958 estimate) and Q1 2025 ($0.13 actual vs $0.00453 estimate), and significantly exceeded estimates in Q3 2025 ($0.23 actual vs $0.00714 estimate) and Q1 2026 ($0.29 actual vs $0.01265 estimate). However, the company missed EPS estimates in Q2 2025 (-$0.10 actual vs $0.00847 estimate). Revenue estimates were only provided for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, both of which were met or exceeded, suggesting a more consistent revenue performance in recent periods compared to EPS. Recent news highlights Intel's strategic focus on AI, including potential acquisitions to bolster AI chip capabilities and positive analyst sentiment with significant price target increases, such as to $130 by Citi. Developments include new processor integrations into enterprise laptops and ongoing encouragement for PC manufacturers to adopt advanced CPUs. However, the company has also faced notable stock declines, suggesting underlying investor concerns despite positive analyst outlooks and institutional investment. Competition in the AI market remains intense, with rivals like TSMC noted for their technological lead. Looking ahead, investors will be watching Intel's ability to navigate the competitive AI inference market and improve its revenue growth and cash generation. Key will be the impact of potential strategic acquisitions on its AI hardware capabilities and market positioning. Further developments in the foundry segment performance and any new institutional activity influencing valuation will also be critical watch points for the upcoming quarters.

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 $123.60, giving Intel Corporation a market cap of 602.32B. Today's range spans $117.35–$125.62, with shares opening at $122.09 and moving up $0.09 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 100/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 62/100.

Over the past year INTC has traded between $18.96 and $132.75 - the current price is +551.9% off the 52-week low and -6.9% from the high.

Quant strategies weight INTC heavily in their Technology universe - 602.32B in capitalization, 100/100 technical score (BUY), bullish sentiment (62/100). Price: $123.60 (near 52-week highs). The 52-week span of $18.96–$132.75 shows a stock that knows how to trend when conditions align, and the current setup is exactly what systematic models are designed to identify and act on - before the broader market consensus shifts.

The 52-week range of $18.96–$132.75 tells the structural story: INTC has demonstrated it can hold ground at the low end and extend meaningfully at the high. At $123.60 and near 52-week highs, the stock is in territory where momentum-driven capital tends to press positions rather than take profits — especially when news sentiment (62/100, bullish) isn't providing a reason to rotate out.