The moments after an earnings release often tell a story, and for Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC, the story on Oct. 23 and since then has been one of resounding validation. A powerful upward momentum in the stock followed Intel's third-quarter report, sending shares to multi-year highs above $40 and pushing its year-to-date gain to nearly 100%.
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Intel stock rallied after its strong Q3 2025 earnings on hopes of AI momentum and renewed investor optimism before giving back gains as investors remain cautious. Intel's turnaround is fueled by new stakes and the Nvidia partnership, and while I downgraded the stock on this news, I now think I was too early. Q3 revenue and EPS beat expectations; foundry business progress is a big green flag, and the robust cash position supports long-term growth potential, in my opinion.
Intel exceeded Q3 earnings and revenue estimates, driven by strong growth in its Client Computing Group and robust processor demand. INTC launched the Central Engineering Group recently to compete with Broadcom in custom chip-making and announced major CapEx spending this year to upgrade manufacturing capabilities. Despite positive momentum and strategic partnerships, INTC still lags Nvidia and AMD in AI accelerators and faces restructuring and execution risks.
Hitting a fresh one-year high of $41 a share in Friday's trading session, Intel stock has continued an attention-getting rebound from a 52-week and multi-year low of $17.
INTC's return to profit, new deals with NVIDIA and Microsoft, and major U.S. investments fuel optimism for a lasting turnaround.
Intel delivered a strong earnings surprise, signaling early success in its turnaround and benefiting from government support. INTC's foundry business is crucial, with government deals incentivizing continued domestic chip manufacturing despite ongoing losses and execution challenges. Political tailwinds, including the Trump Administration backing and partnerships like Nvidia's $5B investment, could drive further upside through 2026.
CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Intel's first quarterly report since the U.S. took a stake in the company.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, ETR:INL) reported third quarter earnings that exceeded both its own guidance and Wall Street expectations, sending its shares modestly higher on Friday morning to about $39. The report promoted a mix of cautious optimism and tempered outlooks from analysts at Wedbush and Baird.
Intel's Q3 results topped estimates as AI PC demand, cost discipline and efficiency gains fueled margin growth and optimism.
Analysts say Intel's hot demand stems primarily from older chips, and they worry about profit pressure down the road.