Intel Q3: Mr. Market Was Wrong About Earnings

Summary:

  • Intel’s Q3 earnings showed a slight revenue beat but a big earnings miss due to restructuring charges, leading to a mixed market reaction.
  • Despite some positive signs in cost-cutting and segment growth, Intel’s lowered guidance and ongoing challenges suggest caution.
  • Intel’s Foundry business has potential but remains unproven, with significant investments and some early wins, including a partnership with AWS.
  • Given the current uncertainties and technical indicators, I maintain a Hold rating on Intel, seeing no compelling reason to buy or sell.

Intel building at their San Jose campus in Silicon Valley

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Thesis Summary

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) just reported Q3 earnings, and the stock popped over 7% following a big miss. Expectations were very low and the market deemed the results better than expected.

But did Intel prove anything that


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