Intel (INTC) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS beats estimates
Intel reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on October 29, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.52 against the analysts’ average forecast of $0.40, a beat of 30.3%.
Revenue for the quarter was $16.51 billion, up 20.9% from $13.65 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock fell 31.2% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Intel has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $0.52 | $0.40 | +30.3% | +21% | −31.2% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.42 | $0.22 | +94.6% | +25% | −10.0% |
| Mar 2026 | $0.29 | $0.01 | +2108.7% | +7% | +26.5% |
| Dec 2025 | $0.15 | $0.08 | +81.5% | −4% | −16.9% |
What comes next
Analysts expect EPS of $0.25 for the next quarter on average and $1.49 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $90.65, 52% above the current price of $59.66.
Valuation and score
Intel scores 1.2 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 77% below the current market value. Full Intel analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Intel’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
$0.52 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of $0.40.
How much revenue did Intel report?
$16.51 billion, up 20.9% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.