Intel Corporation
- Open
- 90.27
- Day high
- 93.70
- Day low
- 89.05
- Prev close
- 92.09
- Volume
- 84.8M
- Mkt cap
- $470.0B
- P/E (TTM)
- —
- EPS (TTM)
- —
- P/B
- 5.4
- P/S
- 8.2
- Yield
- —
- Per share
- —
- ▲Insiders net buying $7.5M over the last 3 months (1 open-market buy, 1 sale)
- 🏛Institutions accumulating (13F)
Intel Corporation (INTC) is a Technology company listed on NASDAQ. The stock is up 267% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 1 open-market buy and 1 sale (SEC Form 4). Drillr has 17 published research articles covering INTC.
Intel Corporation (INTC) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 19 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
INTC earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | $0.21 | $0.42 | +100.0% | $16.1B | +12.3% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.02 | $0.29 | +1428.7% | $13.6B | +9.3% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.08 | $0.15 | +84.4% | $13.7B | +1.6% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.02 | $0.23 | +1191.4% | $13.7B | +3.6% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $0.01 | $-0.10 | -929.2% | $12.9B | +7.1% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.01 | $0.13 | +1811.8% | $12.7B | +2.9% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.12 | $0.13 | +9.3% | $14.3B | +2.4% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $-0.02 | $-0.46 | -2090.5% | $13.3B | +1.5% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.10 | $0.02 | -80.2% | $12.8B | -0.6% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.14 | $0.18 | +31.1% | $12.7B | +0.5% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $0.45 | $0.54 | +20.0% | $15.4B | +3.2% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | $0.21 | $0.41 | +95.2% | $14.2B | +5.8% |
INTC insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | TAN LIP BUdirector, officer: CEO | Buy | 105,263 | $95.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Chandrasekaran Nagasubramaniyanofficer: EVP, CT & Ops Off, GM Foundry | Tax | 14,738 | $90.04 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | BARRATT CRAIG Hdirector | Grant | 1,461 | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Chandrasekaran Nagasubramaniyanofficer: EVP, CT & Ops Off, GM Foundry | Option | 33,007 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Katouzian Aliyarofficer: EVP, GM CC & Physical AI Grp | Grant | 87,276 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Katouzian Aliyarofficer: EVP, GM CC & Physical AI Grp | Grant | 32,729 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Zinsner Davidofficer: EVP, CFO | Tax | 18,353 | $109.82 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Chandrasekaran Nagasubramaniyanofficer: EVP, CT & Ops Off, GM Foundry | Sell | 21,024 | $118.28 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Zinsner Davidofficer: EVP, CFO | Option | 37,015 | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Bawa Aparnaofficer: EVP, CLO & CPO | Grant | 27,274 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | NOVICK BARBARAdirector | Grant | 1,502 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Sanghi Stevedirector | Grant | 2,782 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Henry Alyssadirector | Grant | 2,782 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | BARRATT CRAIG Hdirector | Grant | 1,113 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Smith Stacy Jdirector | Grant | 2,782 | — |
Source: INTC SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 14, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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Intel Corporation company profile
Overview
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is a multinational semiconductor corporation founded in 1968 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Originally established by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel became synonymous with the personal computer revolution through its x86 microprocessors that powered the majority of PCs for decades. The company went public in 1971 and has been a dominant force in the semiconductor industry for over five decades. Today, Intel operates as both a chip designer and manufacturer, serving markets ranging from personal computers to data centers, while also operating a contract manufacturing business called Intel Foundry Services.
Business
Intel Corporation operates in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing computer processors and related technologies. The semiconductor industry forms the backbone of modern computing, producing the microchips that power everything from smartphones to supercomputers. These chips are essentially miniaturized electronic circuits etched onto silicon wafers using extremely precise manufacturing processes. Intel's business is organized into several key segments. The Client Computing Group (CCG) represents approximately 45-50% of total revenue and focuses on processors for personal computers, laptops, and tablets. This includes Intel's Core processor family and the newer Core Ultra processors designed for AI-enabled PCs. The Data Center and AI (DCAI) segment accounts for roughly 25-30% of revenue, producing high-performance Xeon processors for servers, cloud computing infrastructure, and artificial intelligence workloads. The Network and Edge (NEX) division, contributing about 10-15% of revenue, develops specialized processors for networking equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, and edge computing applications. Intel Foundry Services represents the company's contract manufacturing business, where Intel produces chips designed by other companies using its advanced manufacturing facilities. Additional segments include Mobileye, Intel's autonomous driving technology subsidiary that develops computer vision and machine learning systems for vehicles, and Altera, which focuses on programmable logic devices called FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). Intel's products are fundamentally different from software - they are physical silicon chips that require massive capital investments in fabrication facilities (called "fabs") and cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. The company's competitive advantage has historically rested on its ability to manufacture processors using the most advanced production techniques, measured in nanometers, with smaller numbers indicating more advanced technology.
Revenue model
Intel generates revenue primarily through direct product sales to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), and cloud service providers. The company operates on a traditional manufacturing business model where it designs chips, manufactures them in its own facilities, and sells the finished products at a markup over production costs. For its core processor business, Intel's customers include major computer manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Apple (historically), as well as cloud giants like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. These customers integrate Intel's processors into their final products - whether consumer laptops, enterprise servers, or data center infrastructure. Intel's pricing power comes from the performance advantages and software compatibility of its x86 architecture, which has dominated personal computing for decades. The Intel Foundry Services division operates on a contract manufacturing model, where external companies pay Intel to manufacture chips they have designed. This is similar to how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) operates, though Intel's foundry business is much smaller. Revenue comes from manufacturing fees based on wafer volume and the complexity of the manufacturing process. Several factors significantly impact Intel's margins. Process technology leadership is crucial - more advanced manufacturing processes allow Intel to pack more transistors into smaller spaces, improving performance while reducing per-unit costs. Capacity utilization heavily influences margins since semiconductor fabs have enormous fixed costs that must be spread across production volume. Product mix also matters significantly, as high-performance server processors command much higher margins than basic laptop chips. Competition from AMD and ARM-based processors pressures pricing, while memory and packaging costs for advanced products like AI processors can compress margins. Capital expenditure cycles affect profitability as Intel must continuously invest billions in new manufacturing equipment and facilities to maintain technological competitiveness.
Competitive moat
Intel's competitive moat has historically been formidable but has weakened considerably in recent years. The company's traditional moat rested on three pillars: x86 architecture dominance, manufacturing process leadership, and ecosystem lock-in effects. The x86 instruction set architecture, which Intel co-developed, became the standard for personal computers and servers, creating powerful switching costs for customers who built their software around x86 compatibility. This architectural advantage created decades of pricing power and market share dominance. However, this moat is under pressure from ARM-based processors that offer better power efficiency, particularly in mobile computing and increasingly in data centers. Intel's manufacturing leadership, once unassailable, has eroded significantly. For decades, Intel maintained a 2-3 year advantage over competitors in process technology, allowing it to produce faster, more efficient chips. However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has caught up and arguably surpassed Intel in advanced manufacturing, now producing chips for Intel's competitors like AMD and Apple using more advanced processes than Intel can currently achieve. The ecosystem moat remains partially intact through software compatibility and developer tools, but cloud computing has reduced the importance of specific processor architectures as workloads become more abstracted from underlying hardware. Additionally, Intel faces new competitive threats from custom silicon designed by major cloud providers like Amazon's Graviton processors and Google's TPUs for AI workloads. Intel's foundry business represents an attempt to build a new moat by becoming a contract manufacturer for other chip companies, but this faces intense competition from established players like TSMC and Samsung, who have significant scale and customer relationship advantages. The company's substantial capital requirements and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry also limit the strength of any competitive advantages, as technological leadership can shift relatively quickly in this sector.
Risks & safety
Intel's financial position presents moderate solvency risk with significant cash burn concerns: **Cash and Liquidity:** - Cash and short-term investments: $8.9 billion (Q1 2025) - Free cash flow: Negative $4.4 billion (Q1 2025), negative $15.7 billion (FY 2024) - Operating cash flow remains positive at $813 million (Q1 2025) **Debt and Solvency:** - Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.50, indicating moderate leverage - Current ratio: 1.31, providing adequate short-term liquidity - Total debt obligations manageable but concerning given negative free cash flow **Valuation Metrics:** - Price-to-book ratio: 0.99, suggesting potential value - EV/EBITDA: 14.6x, reasonable for a cyclical technology company - Trading below book value indicates market pessimism **Key Concerns:** - Massive capital expenditure requirements ($18+ billion annually) for semiconductor manufacturing - Sustained negative free cash flow despite cost reduction efforts - Revenue decline trend from $63B (2022) to $53B (2024) - Heavy restructuring costs and workforce reductions ongoing
Recent development
Intel has undergone significant strategic transformation over the past few years, driven by competitive pressures and technological shifts. The company's most ambitious initiative is its "5 nodes in 4 years" manufacturing roadmap, aimed at regaining process technology leadership by 2025-2026. This includes the development of Intel 18A, a cutting-edge manufacturing process that incorporates backside power delivery and gate-all-around transistor technology. The company has pivoted heavily toward artificial intelligence computing, launching AI-enabled PC processors under the Core Ultra brand and developing Gaudi AI accelerators for data center applications. Intel is positioning itself in the emerging AI PC market, targeting 100 million cumulative AI PC systems by end of 2025. However, the company canceled its Falcon Shores AI processor and is focusing resources on Jaguar Shores for rack-scale AI solutions. Intel Foundry Services represents a fundamental business model shift, where Intel operates as a contract manufacturer for external customers while maintaining its own product divisions. This required establishing Intel Foundry as an independent subsidiary to address customer concerns about competing with Intel's own products. The foundry business has secured over $15 billion in committed lifetime deal value but remains unprofitable. The company has implemented aggressive cost reduction measures, including over 15% workforce reduction, suspending its dividend, and targeting $10 billion in spending reductions. Intel has also simplified its product portfolio, focusing on its x86 architecture strengths while exiting certain business lines. The organizational structure has been flattened to improve execution speed and reduce bureaucracy, including mandating a four-day office work week to enhance collaboration. Recent leadership changes include a renewed focus on customer relationships and execution discipline, with management acknowledging that rebuilding Intel's competitive position will require sustained effort over multiple years rather than quick fixes.
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