On October 23, 2025, Intel Corporation (INTC.US) released its third-quarter earnings report for 2025, showing strong revenue and profit growth and successfully returning to profitability. Following the announcement, Intel’s stock surged, with after-hours gains reaching as high as 9%. The market reacted positively, and investors expressed renewed confidence in the company’s outlook.

According to the price chart, Intel’s stock showed notable fluctuations between October 17 and October 23, with a clear breakout above previous resistance levels after the earnings release.

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Strong Earnings Drive Turnaround and Revenue Growth

According to the report, Intel achieved revenue of US$13.7 billion in Q3, up 3% year-over-year and exceeding Wall Street expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at US$0.23, significantly above analysts’ forecasts of US$0.01 and the company’s prior flat estimate. The gross margin also beat expectations, rising to 40%, up 22 percentage points from a year earlier — a new high.

Cost Control and AI Demand Fuel Growth

Intel’s Chief Financial Officer, Dave Zinsner, stated that chip shortages are expected to persist through 2026, driven by strong demand from data center operators upgrading CPUs to handle the rapid growth in AI workloads. As AI technology continues to expand, particularly in machine learning and deep learning applications, demand for high-performance and energy-efficient processors is surging. Intel expects this imbalance between supply and demand to last into 2026 and is expanding its manufacturing capacity to capture future growth opportunities.

Outlook: Optimistic Guidance and Continued AI Expansion

For the fourth quarter, Intel expects revenue between US$12.8 billion and US$13.8 billion, slightly below analysts’ forecasts of US$13.44 billion. However, the CFO noted that excluding contributions from the Altera business, the outlook appears more optimistic. Intel plans to continue increasing investments in AI chip development and strengthen partnerships with Nvidia and the U.S. government.

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