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Intel Post-Earnings Plunge: Q3 Revenue Beats, Guidance Softens
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Intel shares dropped approximately 23% in after-hours trading following the release of third-quarter results on Thursday, October 29, 2026. While third-quarter revenue grew 21% year over year to $16.5 billion and adjusted earnings per share reached $0.52, management's fourth-quarter guidance sparked a sharp pullback from regular session closing levels.
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### Session Tape - Intel (INTC): Regular session close at $92.07; traded near $71.00 in after-hours on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
## Catalyst Analysis: Q3 Print vs. Weak Outlook Intel delivered a robust third-quarter performance, growing revenue 21% year over year to $16.5 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.52, exceeding management's prior guidance of $0.38 issued in July and more than doubling the $0.23 reported in the prior-year period. Data center and AI segment revenue leapt 78% year over year to $7.3 billion, while client computing segment revenue fell 5% to $8.1 billion.
Despite the operational beat, forward-looking commentary triggered a steep sell-off. Management guided fourth-quarter revenue to a range of $15.0 billion to $16.0 billion and adjusted earnings per share to $0.25, while projected gross margins face pressure down to 38% amid shifting product revenue mixes.
## Impact on Markets The severe after-hours repricing underscores market sensitivity to forward margin compression and cooling sequential growth rates across key semiconductor segments, outweighing headline beats in the reported quarter.
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semiconductor margins
Intel made more money than expected last quarter, but warned that future profits will shrink. Because of this bad news about the future, investors panicked and sold their shares.
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Intel posted strong Q3 results but issued disappointing Q4 guidance and margin forecasts.
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Semiconductor competitors and suppliers win relative attention as investors rotate away from Intel; Intel shareholders lose in the near term.
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