Intel (INTC, $56.46) tops Q3 earnings and revenue expectations
Intel beat earnings and revenue expectation for the third quarter, on stronger-than-expected sales across various business segments.
The information technology giant reported third quarter earnings of $1.42 per share, beating analysts’ expectation of $1.24 per share (based on Refinitiv poll of analysts). The EPS was +1.4% higher from the year-ago quarter.
Revenue of $19.19 billion also surpassed analysts’ estimate of $18.05 billion. However, growth was flattish from the prior year's quarter.
Sales from Intel's Client Computing Group segment (i.e. its PC-centric unit) declined -5% year-over-year to $9.71 billion in the quarter, beating the $9.59 billion average estimate among analysts polled by FactSet.
The company's Data Center Group, which focuses on server chips, garnered $6.38 billion in revenue, which exceeded the $5.62 billion FactSet consensus estimate. The segment grew +4% year-over-year for the quarter. Within this segment, cloud returned to growth with +3%.
The Internet of Things Group registered a revenue of $1.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expected $1.12 billion.
Looking ahead, Intel increased its full-year guidance to $4.60 in adjusted earnings per share, compared to analysts’ forecast of $4.39 (based on Refinitiv poll). The company is projecting revenue to be $71 billion, higher than analysts’ expectation of $69.43 billion for 2019.
Intel unveiled the second generation of Optane DC Persistent Memory in the third quarter, and said that Apple had agreed to buy the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion.
INTC in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on June 24, 2025
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 59 cases where INTC's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 16, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on INTC as a result. In of 93 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for INTC turned negative on July 16, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where INTC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where INTC advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 151 cases where INTC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. INTC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.997) is normal, around the industry mean (9.549). P/E Ratio (97.750) is within average values for comparable stocks, (64.217). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.359) is also within normal values, averaging (2.348). Dividend Yield (0.005) settles around the average of (0.020) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.850) is also within normal values, averaging (36.365).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. INTC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock worse than average.
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