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Intel announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 after trading ended for the day.
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The company also shared its expectations for revenue and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2026.
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Intel’s stock is currently trading at a high earnings multiple.
After some minor gains during regular trading hours, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares are facing a noticeable drop in after-hours trading this afternoon. Despite reporting robust financial results for Q4 2025, the outlook for the first quarter of 2026 has led many investors to sell off their shares.
As of 4:40 p.m., Intel stock is down by 6.7% from its closing price of $54.32 in the regular market.
Along with the fourth-quarter results, Intel provided a forecast for the first quarter of 2026. Analysts generally anticipate adjusted revenue of around $12.55 billion, which is a bit lower than management’s forecast of revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion and an EPS of zero for that period.
For the recently finished quarter, Intel reported a revenue of $13.7 billion, surpassing analyst predictions of $13.39 billion. In terms of earnings, Intel’s adjusted EPS came in at $0.15, beating estimates of $0.08.
David Zinsner, Intel’s CFO, pointed out that the difficulties expected in Q1 2026 shouldn’t persist throughout the year. He mentioned, “We expect our availability to reach its lowest level in the first quarter and then improve from the second quarter onwards.”
Currently, Intel’s shares are trading at a profit multiple that reflects its long-standing position in the industry. Long-term investors may find value in this tech giant, but those seeking immediate gains might want to consider waiting for the stock price to drop further or exploring other investment options, like tech-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that include Intel.
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