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22 Jan 2026$INTC Intel delivered a strong finish to 2025 with fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations, yet a cautious outlook for the first quarter tempered investor enthusiasm. The chip giant reported earnings per share of 15 cents, well above analyst forecasts of 9 cents, while revenue came in at $13.7 billion, slightly higher than the anticipated $13.4 billion despite a 4% year-over-year decline.
CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the continued demand for Intel CPUs driven by the surge in AI adoption, particularly in data centers. As AI workloads expand, general-purpose processors remain essential, complementing the role of specialized accelerators. This focus on AI-driven computing has contributed to optimism among Wall Street investors, with firms like HSBC and KeyBanc recently upgrading their ratings on Intel, citing the new Panther Lake processors and growing enterprise demand.
Despite the positive results, Intel guidance for the first quarter signals caution. The company expects mid-range revenue of around $12.2 billion and essentially no earnings per share, falling short of analysts’ forecasts of 8 cents per share and $12.6 billion in revenue. Higher costs for memory and storage components, which are integrated into Intel-based systems, also present a potential drag on demand for both servers and personal computers.
From a financial perspective, the adjusted gross margin for Q4 came in at 37.9%, down from 42.1% a year ago but still above market expectations. Investors are closely watching Intel foundry division, Intel Foundry Services, which remains a key strategic area as the company works to regain manufacturing competitiveness following years of delays.
The challenges are clear: developing advanced manufacturing processes like 18A is costly, competition from AMD and Arm is intensifying, and component price pressures could affect short-term demand. Yet the strong earnings beat, coupled with AI-driven opportunities and strategic product launches, underscores Intel potential to regain momentum in the semiconductor market.
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