HSBC has downgraded Intel Corp (INTC) from Hold to Reduce, reflecting heightened caution regarding the company's outlook. This revision may indicate concerns about competitive pressures, market conditions, or execution risks that could affect Intel's performance.
Intel, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. The company operates through three segments: Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other. Its Intel Products segment includes the Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), and Network and Edge (NEX).
As of October 7, 2025, Intel's shares are priced at $33.67, with a market cap of $174.0 billion. The company has reported a P/E ratio of 878.72 and an EPS of $0.01. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 22, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.09 and revenue of $13.2 billion. Recent earnings performance shows a significant surprise in Q3 2025, where EPS reached $0.23 against an estimate of $0.01, marking a 2200.0% surprise.
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