Chip giant Intel Corporation (INTC) is scheduled to announce its results for the second quarter of 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, July 24. INTC stock has risen 16% year-to-date, as investors patiently await a turnaround under the leadership of CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Wall Street is cautious about INTC stock, as the company continues to lose market share in the CPU space and struggles to meaningfully capitalize on the massive opportunities presented by the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Meanwhile, analysts expect Intel to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 for Q2 2025, reflecting a 50% year-over-year decline.
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Furthermore, revenue is expected to fall about 7% year-over-year to $11.97 billion.
Investors will look forward to management’s updates on the progress made on the cost reduction front, the impact of tariffs, and product innovation.
Top Stifel Analyst Weighs in on Intel’s Upcoming Earnings
Heading into Q2 results, Stifel analyst Ruben Roy increased the price target for Intel stock to $24.50 from $21.00 and reaffirmed a Hold rating. The 5-star analyst noted that Q2 results mark CEO Tan’s first full-quarter results as he joined the company midway through the first quarter. Roy awaits additional details on Tan’s “tactical vision to drive Intel’s turnaround,” following his recent efforts to offload non-core businesses, reduce workforce, and employ key talent.
Roy expects Intel’s Q2 results to be largely in line with the consensus estimates. He believes that investors will pay more attention to the company’s longer-term commentary, especially on aspects such as 18A production, 14A ramp, and efforts to optimize its portfolio, including investing in core AI-centric offerings. They will also look forward to details on the company’s initiatives to improve its financial position. “We are optimistic and anticipate C2H26-C1H27 as the window of more material inflection for INTC, contingent on execution; F2Q earnings should aid that visibility,” said Roy. He prefers to maintain a neutral stance on Intel stock until potential catalysts deliver the desired results.
TipRanks’ AI Analyst Is Cautious on Intel Stock Ahead of Q2 Print
TipRanks’ AI stock analysis assigns a Neutral rating on Intel stock with a price target of $24.50, indicating a 5.33% upside potential. The AI analyst rating reflects notable financial challenges and operational inefficiencies, which overshadow some positives highlighted during Q1 earnings call.
Options Traders See Major Movement in INTC Stock on Q2 Earnings
Using TipRanks’ Options tool, we can see what options traders are expecting from the stock immediately after its earnings report. The expected earnings move is determined by calculating the at-the-money straddle of the options closest to expiration after the earnings announcement. If this sounds complicated, don’t worry, the Options tool does this for you.
Indeed, it currently says that options traders are expecting about a 7.91% move in either direction in Intel stock in reaction to Q2 results.
Is INTC Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
With 26 Holds, four Sells, and one Buy recommendation, Wall Street has a Hold consensus rating on Intel stock. The average INTC stock price target of $21.85 indicates a possible downside of 6.1% from current levels.
