ETFs in Focus on Intel's Disappointing Q2 Results, Upbeat View

Core Insights - Intel reported mixed second-quarter 2025 results, missing earnings estimates with a loss per share of 10 cents compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 1 cent and year-ago earnings of 2 cents. Revenues were flat year over year at $12.9 billion, slightly exceeding the estimated $11.87 billion [1][3] - The company provided an optimistic revenue outlook for the current quarter, projecting revenues between $12.6 billion and $13.6 billion, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $12.66 billion [4] - Intel is undergoing a restructuring process, cutting approximately 24,000 core jobs (15% of workforce) to streamline operations and focus on AI-centered products, aiming for $17 billion in cost savings for 2025 [4] ETF Focus - Investors are encouraged to monitor ETFs with significant allocations to Intel, including REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (FEPI), iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE), Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF (WISE), iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) [2] - FEPI holds Intel in the seventh position with a 6.7% share, has an asset base of $490.8 million, and charges 65 bps in annual fees [5] - VLUE features Intel as the second-largest holding at 4.2% of assets, with an asset base of $6.8 billion and charges 15 bps in annual fees [6] - WISE includes Intel as the tenth largest holding at 3.9%, with an asset base of $32.8 million and charges 35 bps in annual fees [7] - SOXX lists Intel as the ninth firm with a 4% share, has an asset base of $13.7 billion, and charges 35 bps in annual fees [8][9] - SOXQ ranks Intel seventh with a 4.04% share, has an asset base of $505.2 million, and charges 19 bps in annual fees [10]