Intel (INTC) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is expected to post its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, January 22nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.08 per share and revenue of $13.3687 billion for the quarter. Intel has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.080-0.080 EPS. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter. Intel had a net margin of 0.37% and a negative return on equity of 0.75%. The firm had revenue of $13.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.10 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.46) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Intel to post $0 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Intel Trading Up 3.0%

Shares of Intel stock opened at $48.72 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $232.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 4,876.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 31.98 and a beta of 1.35. Intel has a fifty-two week low of $17.67 and a fifty-two week high of $49.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $31.71.

Intel News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade citing “sold‑out” 2026 server CPU capacity and a strong data‑center AI demand outlook — KeyBanc’s upgrade and higher price targets helped lift sentiment. Intel (INTC) Stock: Shares Hit 52-Week High on Server Chip Shortage
• Positive Sentiment: Foundry progress: reports of improving 18A yields (cited >60%) and talk of Intel becoming a #2 foundry support upside from both product sales and contract manufacturing opportunities. “The Number Two Chip Foundry,” Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Blasts Up on New Appraisal
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC capacity constraints create a supply bottleneck for top AI customers (e.g., Nvidia), positioning Intel to capture displaced foundry and CPU demand — a near‑term tailwind for revenue and pricing. TSMC Says ‘No More’ To Nvidia: Why That Is Intel’s Golden Ticket
• Neutral Sentiment: Political/ownership spotlight: public comments by political leaders highlighting the U.S. government’s stake have increased attention and sentiment, but raise governance and optics questions rather than direct operational changes. President Donald Trump Says, “The United States Government Is Proud to Be a Shareholder of Intel.” Should You?
• Negative Sentiment: Some Wall Street voices urge caution — notes from Bernstein/others warn the AI cycle could concentrate risk and advise selective exposure to chip names, tempering the rally’s durability. Why This Top Analyst Says Buy These 5 Chip Stocks for 2026 — and Urges Caution on Intel and AMD
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability/cash concerns highlighted by coverage noting Intel’s heavy reinvestment and cash burn — growth may require continued capex and margin improvement to justify valuations. Why Intel Stock Popped Today
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/market risk: analysts note the broader market is hedging against an “AI debt bust” (heavy corporate borrowing to fund AI builds), which could amplify downside if spending slows. Why Investors Are Hedging Against An “AI Debt Bust”

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 61.3% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 25,001,621 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $838,804,000 after buying an additional 9,503,402 shares during the period. Rafferty Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Intel by 66.4% during the 2nd quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 19,396,839 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $434,489,000 after purchasing an additional 7,736,635 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Intel by 0.5% in the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 6,949,743 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $233,164,000 after acquiring an additional 32,717 shares in the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co lifted its holdings in Intel by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 4,823,139 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $166,209,000 after purchasing an additional 462,198 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 9.7% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 3,673,031 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $117,999,000 after buying an additional 324,207 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

INTC has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. New Street Research increased their price objective on shares of Intel from $23.00 to $32.00 in a report on Friday, September 19th. DZ Bank restated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on Intel from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Hsbc Global Res downgraded Intel from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Hold rating and eight have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Intel currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $37.41.

Intel Company Profile

Intel Corporation, founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon E. Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company is historically notable for introducing the first commercial microprocessor and for driving the x86 architecture that underpins many personal computers and servers. Intel’s core business spans the design, fabrication and marketing of processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.

Intel’s product portfolio includes client and mobile processors marketed under brands such as Intel Core and Pentium, as well as high-performance Xeon processors for data centers and cloud infrastructure.