Intel reported fourth-quarter results Thursday, posting adjusted EPS of 15 cents and revenue of $13.7 billion, beating LSEG estimates of 8 cents and $13.4 billion. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and breakeven adjusted EPS, below expectations, and disclosed a $600 million net loss. Intel highlighted 18A manufacturing maturity, $4.5 billion foundry revenue, $4.7 billion Data Center and AI sales, and completed a $5 billion Nvidia stock sale.
Key Points
- 1Reported adjusted Q4 EPS 15¢ and revenue $13.7B, beating LSEG estimates of 8¢ and $13.4B
- 2Indicate 18A process maturity and strong server-chip demand boosting Data Center and AI revenue growth
- 3Signal constrained near-term supply, softer Q1 guidance, and potential 14A foundry customers appearing in second half
Scoring Rationale
Industry-relevant, official earnings and foundry updates drive score; limited novelty and mainly incremental guidance constrain breakthrough impact.
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