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INTCQ3 20261/4

Estimate vs Actual

Earnings per Share

$0.52

+ 30.0% vs Estimate

Surprise as recorded in the analysis; the estimate itself is not on the calendar.

INTCQ3 20262/4

Guidance

Q4 Revenue

Company Guidance
15 – 16 billion
Market Estimate
17.07 billion

9.2% Below Estimate ▼

Q4 Adjusted EPS

Company Guidance
0.25 $
Market Estimate
0.43 $

41.9% Below Estimate ▼

Q4 Adjusted Gross Margin

Company Guidance
38%

6.1-Point Contraction ▼

INTCQ3 20263/4

In 30 Seconds

Revenue of $16.51 billion was in line with expectations, and adjusted EPS of $0.52 beat the estimate by 30%.

  • Data center revenue grew 78% year over year, but the PC slowdown pulled fourth-quarter guidance 9% below expectations.
  • The stock fell 21.5% after hours on weak guidance and an expected drop in gross margin to 38%.

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