Intel Q2 Beat; AI Demand Fuels Data Center and Foundry Growth
Jul 23, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT7 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong Q2 beat, higher-guidance, and visible AI tailwinds support upside; execution on 14A ramp and foundry contracts could extend gains, though PC memory constraints and schedule risk temper enthusiasm.
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Intel reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results with 25% revenue growth, $16.1B in revenue and 42c adjusted EPS. AI-driven demand lifted data-center revenue 59% to $6.3B, while foundry revenue rose 31% to $5.8B and gross margin reached 42%. The company guided higher for the next quarter and is expanding manufacturing capacity with longer-term customer commitments.
Q2 revenue $16.1B and adj EPS 42c beat expectations.
AI-driven demand boosted data-center revenue 59% to $6.3B.
Foundry revenue $5.8B, up 31% YoY; 10 long-term agreements.
Gross margin rose to 42%; Q3 guidance: 38c EPS, $15.8–$16.8B.
Fortinet named as first foundry customer; PC sales pressured by memory shortage.
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