Overview
- Intel shares fell 17% after earnings as the company guided weaker for Q1, citing a CPU shortage.
- Fourth‑quarter results topped estimates with $13.7 billion in revenue versus $13.4 billion expected and adjusted EPS of $0.15 versus $0.08 forecast.
- Intel projected first‑quarter revenue with a $12.2 billion midpoint versus $12.6 billion consensus and guided EPS of $0.08 versus a $0.00 consensus.
- Jim Cramer said Intel remains investable, voiced confidence that CEO Lip‑Bu Tan can fix execution issues, and called the U.S. support for its foundry push a good buy.
- Recent research notes highlighted constructive views as Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a $65 target and Jefferies raised its target to $45, following a 122% one‑year share gain reported by market outlets.