Intel stock heads into October 22 earnings with Q2 growth

Published on 10/04/2026 at 17:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Intel stock posted USD 16.13 billion in Q2 revenue, up 25.42 percent year over year. Its USD 119.33 close sat below a USD 142.35 52-week high.

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Intel stock (ISIN US4581401001) closed at USD 119.33 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, down 0.56 percent from the previous close of USD 120.00. The next company checkpoint is Intel's Q3 2026 earnings announcement on October 22, according to Yahoo Finance.

Q2 growth resets the baseline

Intel's latest quarterly results cover the period ended June 27, 2026, as listed on the company's investor-relations page. Q2 revenue reached USD 16.13 billion, up 25.42 percent year over year, while non-GAAP earnings per share came in at USD 0.42 against a USD 0.2175 consensus estimate, according to Yahoo Finance.

The operating mix also shifted toward Intel's growth businesses. Data Center and AI revenue rose 59 percent to USD 6.26 billion, while Intel Foundry revenue increased 31 percent to USD 5.76 billion in Q2 2026, according to FX Leaders.

Analyst targets stay below the close

The valuation debate is visible in the gap between the share price and published targets. Melius Research issued a Buy rating and a USD 165 price target, while Koyfin data cited by Yahoo Finance showed a consensus target of USD 116.37 among 49 analysts and a highest target of USD 200. The consensus target was USD 2.96 below the October 2 close, a 2.48 percent discount.

That split leaves execution as the key test. Q2 revenue growth and the 59 percent increase in Data Center and AI revenue support the recovery narrative, but the company must convert demand and foundry investment into sustainable earnings during the next reporting period.

Stock remains below yearly high

Intel shares traded between USD 118.96 and USD 126.00 on October 2, 2026, with volume of 94,956,744 shares. The USD 119.33 close was 16.19 percent below the 52-week high of USD 142.35 and 262.83 percent above the 52-week low of USD 32.89.

Intel's market capitalization stood at USD 601.9 billion as of October 2, 2026. The October 22 earnings release will put the Q2 growth figures, the foundry ramp and the analyst valuation gap on the same timetable.