Overview
- Intel reports third-quarter results after Thursday’s close, with options pricing suggesting a roughly 10% next-day swing either way.
- The update follows an $8.9 billion U.S. purchase of about 10% of the company, Nvidia’s planned $5 billion investment for roughly a 4% stake after new shares are issued, and a $2 billion SoftBank infusion.
- Consensus forecasts point to about $13.14 billion in revenue, a GAAP loss near $0.22 per share, and roughly $0.01 in adjusted EPS, with dilution from recent deals cited as a risk to per‑share metrics.
- Analyst sentiment remains cautious despite the stock’s sharp rally, with most ratings at Hold or Sell and an average price target around $30.60 below current levels.
- Turnaround markers include execution on the 18A process and the Panther Lake CPU ramp, with PCs expected to rise 11% to $8.12 billion, data center up 18% to $3.95 billion, and the manufacturing segment roughly flat at $4.37 billion.