Intel (INTC)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.2Last Year’s EPS
-0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 37 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of strong operational and commercial momentum—revenue and margin beats, rapid product ramps, robust AI-driven revenue growth (+40% YoY), and improving foundry output (+20% QoQ). At the same time, material near-term financial headwinds remain: negative adjusted free cash flow in the quarter, a substantial foundry operating loss, supply constraints limiting upside, rising input costs, and an elevated OpEx/CapEx profile following the Fab 34 buyout. Overall, the positives (demand strength, product ramps, technology progress, partnerships, and margin outperformance) appear to meaningfully outweigh the near-term lowlights tied to ramp costs and supply/cost pressures.Company Guidance
Revenue Beat and Guidance Outperformance
Q1 revenue of $13.6 billion, $1.4 billion above the midpoint of guidance; sixth consecutive quarter exceeding financial expectations. Q2 revenue guidance $13.8–$14.8 billion (+2% to +9% sequentially) with a midpoint of $14.3 billion.
Strong Gross Margin and EPS Beat
Non-GAAP gross margin of 41%, approximately 650 basis points ahead of guidance. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 versus guidance of breakeven (includes ~ $0.06 one-time gain). Q2 gross margin guided to ~39% at the midpoint.
AI-Driven Revenue Momentum
Collective AI-driven businesses represent 60% of revenue and grew 40% year-over-year, signaling strong secular demand for CPU-anchored AI infrastructure and increased CPU share in AI stacks.
Data Center and DCAI Growth
DCAI revenue $5.1 billion, +7% sequentially and +22% year-over-year; DCAI operating profit $1.5 billion (31% of revenue), up ~ $292 million quarter-over-quarter. Xeon 6 in strong customer traction and selected as host CPU for NVIDIA DGX Rubin NVL8.
Client Group Execution and Product Ramp
CCG revenue $7.7 billion (down 6% sequentially) but operating profit improved to $2.5 billion (33% of revenue), up ~ $300 million QoQ driven by improved mix, pricing, and better 18A yields. Core Ultra Series 3 and Intel Core Series 3 in full volume ramp—the fastest new product ramp in five years.
Foundry Revenue and Technology Progress
Intel Foundry revenue $5.4 billion, up 20% sequentially driven by increased EUV wafer mix (Intel 3) and advanced packaging growth. Intel 18A wafer output running ahead of internal projections; Intel 14A maturity outpacing 18A at a similar stage with earlier design commitments expected in 2026–2027.
Advanced Packaging and ASIC Momentum
Advanced packaging backlog increased; ASIC-related revenue grew >30% sequentially and nearly doubled year-over-year. Company indicates ASIC run-rate north of $1B and expects advanced packaging to be a multi-billion-per-year business over the decade.
Capital Allocation and Capacity Actions
Q1 gross CapEx of $5.0 billion; full-year CapEx called flat year-over-year with tool spend expected to be up ~25% YoY to accelerate wafer outs. Closed buyout of Fab 34 (funded with ~$7.7B cash and $6.5B debt) to capture full economic benefit of a fab already ramping output.
Customer Contracts and Strategic Partnerships
Signed multiple long-term agreements including Google (multi-year, volume/pricing LTAs), partnership with SambaNova for heterogeneous inference architectures, and broad collaboration with SpaceX/xAI/Tesla on TeraFab initiatives—enhancing market credibility and demand visibility.
Operational Improvements
Improved yields and cycle times across Intel 3, Intel 4, and 18A driving higher throughput; first-quarter operating cash flow $1.1 billion and six straight quarters of surpassing expectations attributed to stronger execution and customer collaboration.
INTC Earnings History
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INTC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 23, 2026 | $66.78 | $82.54 | +23.60% |
Jan 22, 2026 | $54.32 | $45.07 | -17.03% |
Oct 23, 2025 | $38.16 | $38.28 | +0.31% |
Jul 24, 2025 | $22.63 | $20.70 | -8.53% |
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FAQ
When does Intel (INTC) report earnings?
Intel (INTC) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Intel (INTC) earnings time?
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What is INTC EPS forecast?
INTC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.2.
