Intel's gross margin has recovered to 43.0% in 2026Q3 from a 15.0% trough in 2024Q3, and revenue grew 20.9% year over year to $16.5B, suggesting a turnaround is underway.
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Revenue reached $16.5B with gross margin improving to 43.0% and operating margin to 15.3% in 2026Q3, but these gains follow a volatile stretch that included a -68.2% operating margin in 2024Q3, leaving the trend's durability unproven.
Intel's Data Center and AI segment has shown a 22% year-over-year growth in Q1 2026, benefiting from the shift towards CPU-driven workloads in AI.
Current demand for Intel's products is reportedly exceeding supply, which may lead to stable pricing and improved financial performance.
Intel Foundry Services is expected to attract external clients in late 2026 and 2027, which could drive significant growth.
Intel faces multi-year challenges in achieving profitability in its foundry business, risking its turnaround efforts.
Strong competition from AMD in the client compute market could lead to potential market share losses for Intel.
Some analysts find Intel's current stock levels hard to justify, citing ongoing execution risks and high forward P/E ratios.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $0.52+27.9% vs $0.41 | $16.5B-0.3% vs $16.6B |
Q3 2026 Jul 23, 2026 | $0.42+93.3% vs $0.22 | $16.1B+11.7% vs $14.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $0.29+1428.7% vs $0.02 | $13.6B+9.3% vs $12.4B |
Q1 2026 Jan 22, 2026 | $0.15+84.4% vs $0.08 | $13.7B+1.8% vs $13.4B |
Intel stock closed Nov. 3 around 57% under its June record close. Intel's adjusted earnings per share might more than triple in 2026 if it hits its fourth-quarter forecast.
Chip stocks are clawing back ground after the semiconductor group's worst sell-off since 2020, and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD | AMD Price Prediction) is leading the rebound. AMD stock is at $437.
Beaten-down AI stocks like Intel and Marvell come roaring back, while Airbnb surges thanks to strong travel demand.
Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel shares rebounded in early pre-market trading on Friday after a brutal sell-off in semiconductor stocks, as investors searched for bargains despite mounting concerns about the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia gained more than 4%, AMD advanced over 7% and Intel climbed around 5% in early indications.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Intel Corp. (INTC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56.28 | $283.88B | -955.52 | -0.47% | -0.51% | -0.23% | — | |
| $449.04 | $732.2B | 169.45 | 34.34% | 16.77% | 11.58% | — | |
| $165.41 | $173.68B | 33.02 | 13.66% | 21.01% | 37.33% | 2.08% | |
| $186.64 | $4.52T | 38.09 | 65.47% | 63.66% | 110.11% | 0.02% | |
| $277.36 | $253.3B | 50.89 | 13.05% | 34.25% | 40.51% | 1.97% | |
| $293.69 | $1.4T | 61.57 | 23.87% | 41.87% | 44.01% | 0.78% |
Intel Corp. (INTC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Intel Corp. (INTC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Intel Corp. (INTC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Intel Corp. (INTC) reported $59.89B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $52.85B in fiscal year 2025. That is 154% more than the $20.85B of fiscal year 1996.
Intel Corp. (INTC) revenue fell by 0.5% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
No. Intel Corp. (INTC) reported a net loss of $12.03B over the trailing twelve months.
Intel Corp. (INTC) had a return on equity (ROE) of -0.2% in fiscal year 2025. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Intel Corp. (INTC) generated $3.77B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
