INTEL CORP (INTC) Earnings History

INTEL CORP - Q4 2025 Earnings

Filed at: Jan 22, 2026, 4:10 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intel reported a solid finish to 2025, with revenue and EPS exceeding expectations despite industry-wide supply shortages. The company is making progress on its strategic priorities, including the introduction of its first products on the advanced Intel 18A process technology and managing strong customer demand for AI-related products.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Non-GAAP EPS of $0.15 exceeded expectations.

    positive
  • •

    Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 37.9% in Q4 2025, up from 36.7% in FY 2024.

    positive
  • •

    Full-year revenue was flat YoY at $52.9 billion, showing resilience.

    neutral
  • •

    Intel 18A process technology ramped to high-volume manufacturing, a key milestone for future competitiveness.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • •

    Q4 2025 revenue was $13.7 billion, down 4% year-over-year.

    negative
  • •

    GAAP net income attributable to Intel was a loss of $591 million in Q4 2025, compared to a loss of $126 million in the prior year.

    negative
  • •

    GAAP EPS attributable to Intel was $(0.12) in Q4 2025, a decline from $(0.03) in the prior year.

    negative
  • •

    The company expects available supply to be at its lowest level in Q1 2026, impacting potential sales.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$13.67B
-4.1%
Prior year: $14.26B
Annual (YTD)
$52.85B
N/A
Prior year: $53.10B
Net Income
Quarterly
$-591.00M
+369.1%
Prior year: $-126.00M
Annual (YTD)
$-267.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-18.76B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.12
+300.0%
Prior year: $-0.03
Annual (YTD)
$-0.06
N/A
Prior year: $-4.38
Operating Income
Quarterly
$580.00M
+40.8%
Prior year: $412.00M
Annual (YTD)
$-2.21B
N/A
Prior year: $-11.68B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$-0.12
+300.0%
Prior year: $-0.03
Annual (YTD)
$-0.06
N/A
Prior year: $-4.38

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
36.1%
Prior Year
39.2%
YoY Change
-310 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
4.2%
Prior Year
2.9%
YoY Change
+130 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-4.3%
Prior Year
-0.9%
YoY Change
-344 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

|
Client Computing Group (CCG)
45.5%
$8193000.0B
(-6.6% YoY)
Prior year: $8769000.0B
Data Center and AI (DCAI)
26.3%
$4737000.0B
(+8.9% YoY)
Prior year: $4351000.0B
Intel Foundry
25.0%
$4507000.0B
(+3.8% YoY)
Prior year: $4340000.0B
All other
3.2%
$574000.0B
(-48.4% YoY)
Prior year: $1113000.0B

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Client Computing Group (CCG)
$8193000.0B$8769000.0B-6.6%45.5%
Data Center and AI (DCAI)
$4737000.0B$4351000.0B+8.9%26.3%
Intel Foundry
$4507000.0B$4340000.0B+3.8%25.0%
All other
$574000.0B$1113000.0B-48.4%3.2%
Total Revenue$18011000.0B——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

Q1 2026

revenue
$11700000.0B—$12700000.0B
Mid-point: $12200000.0B
EPS
$0.00

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Our conviction in the essential role of CPUs in the AI era continues to grow.

— INTEL CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

We delivered a solid finish to the year and made progress on our journey to build a new Intel.

— INTEL CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

The introduction of our first products on Intel 18A – the most advanced process technology developed and manufactured in the United States – marks an important milestone, and we’re working aggressively to grow supply to meet strong customer demand.

— INTEL CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Employees
1.8M
+81.0% YoY
Prior year: 995.0K
thousands

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.