Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Reports Q4 Revenue Beat, Misses Guidance

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $13.67 billion, a 4.1% year-on-year decline but 2% above Wall Street estimates. The company’s non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.15 surged 80.7% above consensus. However, guidance for Q1 2026 at $12.2 billion fell 3.2% below analyst expectations, signaling weaker demand ahead. The stock dropped 3.9% to $52.23 after the report. While adjusted operating income exceeded estimates and Days Inventory Outstanding remained stable at 121—slightly below its five-year average—the outlook remains cautious. Intel’s revenue has declined 6.2% annually over the past five years and 1.3% annually over the last two, reflecting persistent demand challenges. Analysts project 2.2% revenue growth over the next 12 months, below the semiconductor sector average. CEO Lip-Bu Tan reiterated confidence in CPUs’ role in AI, but long-term performance suggests limited momentum. The market reacted negatively, underscoring skepticism about near-term recovery.