Intel stock lost 17% of its value last Friday, reported the Wall Street Journal.
Kevin Mahn makes the bullish case for Intel's (INTC) softer-than-expected guidance. He says the company's lack of supply to meet rampant demand is good for the long-term, arguing companies will turn to Intel for future contracts.
After months of riding positive vibes, the troubled chip maker reminded investors why it needed a rescue in the first place.
Intel's recent rally might just be over.
Market Domination anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 23, 2026. Intel shares fell on Friday after its fourth quarter earnings topped estimates, but its first quarter guidance fell short.
Intel ( INTC ) reported earnings yesterday afternoon, and while results beat expectations on both the top and bottom line, the headline numbers mask the deeper debate surrounding the stock. Earnings rose 15% year over year and revenue declined 4%, though Q1 remains a seasonally weak period for Intel's businesses.
Intel shares plunged by as much as 17% on Friday – after the chipmaker admitted it was having trouble keeping pace with sky-high demand due to manufacturing issues.
Intel's stock tumbled Friday after the chipmaker posted a weaker-than-expected outlook. A memory supply crunch that's raised prices is partly to blame—but those same forces have sent shares of component makers soaring lately.
As Intel stock reminded traders, what may seem bullish on paper doesn't necessarily translate to the market. Despite beating Wall Street expectations on earnings per share and revenue, the stock dropped by as much as 13% after the market was already closed following the company's Q4/full-year earnings report on Wednesday (January 22).
I haven't seen Intel's DCAI segment constrained by supply in a very long time. Even though the company is missing revenue in Q1, I think this is a positive development. Intel beat DCAI expectations ($4.7B vs $4.43B) on Granite Rapids demand, but buffer inventory depletion and a wafer-mix shift delayed supply improvements until late Q1. Management said revenue would have been higher with more supply. Q1 2026 revenue guidance was $11.7–$12.7B and non-GAAP EPS $0.00 vs the Street's $12.51B and $0.05 consensus.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) shares tumbled more than 14% Friday morning following the company's latest earnings report, as analysts expressed concern over ongoing supply constraints, margin pressure, and a slow path to meaningful profitability. Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating with a $45 price target, highlighting “soft guidance on supply constraints and further margin struggles.
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