GET DAILY SIGNALSIntel (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.
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INTC sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line
INTC saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on October 05, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 30 of the 38 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 79%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 05, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on INTC as a result. In 71 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 76%.
INTC moved below its 50-day moving average on October 12, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for INTC crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 19, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 12 of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 72%.
The Aroon Indicator for INTC entered a downward trend on November 03, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +5.59% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where INTC advanced for three days, in 231 of 307 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 75%.
INTC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 38 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (3.656) is normal, around the industry mean (6.097). P/E Ratio (-28.971) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.355). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.359) is also within normal values, averaging (3.803). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.012) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (8.696) is also within normal values, averaging (46.468).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. INTC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 89 (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 77, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 94 (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 PE Growth Rating for this company is 97 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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.
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