
Intel (INTC) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.52 | $0.37 | 40.5 % |
| Q2 | Jul 23, 2026 | $0.42 | $0.19 | 121.0 % |
| Q1 | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.29 | $-0.01 | 3000.0 % |
| Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | $0.15 | $0.04 | 275.0 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $16.51B | $16.48B | 0.22 % |
| Q2 | Jul 23, 2026 | $16.13B | $14.40B | 12.0 % |
| Q1 | Apr 23, 2026 | $13.58B | $12.40B | 9.49 % |
| Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | $13.67B | $13.39B | 2.13 % |
Intel (INTC) last issued guidance on October 29, 2026 for Q4 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $0.25 - $0.25, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $0.41. Intel also guided revenue in the range of $15B - $16B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Intel lowered its revenue forecast from a prior range of $15.8B - $16.8B.
Intel has issued 20 guidance updates between January 26, 2023 and October 29, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 10 times and lowered it 5 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $0.37 | $0.19 | $-0.01 | $0.04 |
| Actual | $0.52 | $0.42 | $0.29 | $0.15 |
| Surprise | +40.5% | +121.0% | +3000.0% | +275.0% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $16.48B | $14.40B | $12.40B | $13.39B |
| Actual | $16.51B | $16.13B | $13.58B | $13.67B |
| Surprise | +0.22% | +12.0% | +9.49% | +2.13% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.38 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $15.60B | $15.32B | — | — |