Market Performance - Markets closed higher for the third consecutive session, with the Dow up 486 points (+1.23%), S&P 500 up 108 points (+2.03%), Nasdaq up 457 points (+2.74%), and Russell 2000 up 38 points (+2.00%) [1] - The indexes have increased between +2% to nearly +5% this week, despite initial concerns regarding Jerome Powell's position as Fed Chair [1] Key Stocks - The "Magnificent 7" stocks, including NVIDIA (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), and Microsoft (MSFT), all rose over +3% during the session, although they remain down year-to-date, with Microsoft down -8% and Tesla down -35% [2] Economic Reports - Existing Home Sales for March were reported at 4.02 million units, below the anticipated 4.13 million and February's 4.27 million, indicating a continued housing market challenge [3] - Durable Goods Orders for March increased by +9.2%, significantly surpassing the estimated +1.6%, suggesting businesses may be pulling forward orders ahead of tariff announcements [4] - Initial Jobless Claims remained stable at 222K, reflecting a relatively calm labor market despite recent layoffs [4] Q1 Earnings Reports - Alphabet (GOOGL) reported Q1 earnings of $2.81 per share, exceeding the expected $2.02, with revenues of $76.50 billion compared to the $75.53 billion consensus [5] - Alphabet's cloud revenues reached $12.26 billion, up from $9.57 billion year-over-year, and YouTube ad revenue grew by 90 basis points to +8.93% [6] - GOOGL's shares rose +5% in after-market trading following a +2.5% increase prior to the earnings release, although it remains down roughly -10% year-to-date [6] Other Company Earnings - Intel (INTC) reported Q1 earnings of +$0.13 per share, surpassing the expected $0.01, with revenues of $12.7 billion, slightly above the $12.3 billion estimate [7] - Despite outperforming expectations, Intel's shares fell -5% in late trading due to a pullback in next-quarter guidance [7] - Skechers (SKX) reported Q1 earnings of $1.34 per share, beating the expected $1.18, but revenues of $2.41 billion fell short of the $2.44 billion projection, leading to an -8% decline in shares [8]

Core Viewpoint - Intel's stock experienced significant gains due to optimism surrounding potential resolutions in trade tensions, although future performance may face challenges based on recent guidance [2][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Intel's stock rose by 4.4% in Thursday's trading, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices, which increased by 2% and 2.7% respectively [1]. - The bullish momentum in the market was driven by hopes of alleviating trade war tensions, particularly with China and India [3]. Group 2: Financial Results - Intel reported Q1 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 on sales of $12.67 billion, significantly exceeding Wall Street's expectations of $0.01 EPS on $12.3 billion in sales [4]. - Despite the strong Q1 performance, Intel's guidance for Q2 indicates a projected sales decline to $11.8 billion, approximately 7% lower year-over-year, and a breakeven result for the current quarter [5]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The market's positive reaction to Intel's Q1 results may be tempered by concerns that demand was pulled forward due to trade dynamics, leading to potential weakness in future performance [5].

Group 1 - Intel reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share, but down from $0.18 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 1,200% [1] - The company posted revenues of $12.67 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.80%, compared to $12.72 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Intel has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times over the last four quarters and topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] Group 2 - The stock's immediate price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call, with Intel shares up about 2.7% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -8.6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.06 on revenues of $12.84 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.47 on revenues of $53.21 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Semiconductor - General industry is currently in the bottom 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential underperformance compared to higher-ranked industries [8]

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Core Viewpoint - Intel's second-quarter revenue forecast falls short of Wall Street estimates, raising concerns about new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's ability to revitalize the company amid ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China [1] Financial Performance - Intel's first-quarter revenue was flat at $12.67 billion, surpassing estimates of $12.30 billion [11] - The company anticipates second-quarter adjusted profit per share to break even, contrasting with estimates of a profit of 6 cents per share [11] Revenue Guidance - Intel expects second-quarter revenue to be below Wall Street's average estimate of $12.82 billion, projecting between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion [2] - The cautious outlook reflects uncertainties related to tariffs and a competitive environment in the PC client and datacenter markets [12] Impact of Tariffs - CFO David Zinsner noted that fears around tariffs led customers to stockpile Intel chips, boosting first-quarter sales, but the company expects a downturn in the second quarter as a result [3][5] - Chips manufactured in the U.S. face potential levies of 85% or higher in China, which is typically Intel's largest market [10] Strategic Changes - CEO Tan plans to streamline the company by reducing adjusted operating expenses to approximately $17 billion in 2025, down from $17.5 billion, and targeting $16 billion in 2026 [5] - The company is also reducing its gross capital expenditures target to $18 billion for 2025, down from $20 billion [9] - Tan's restructuring efforts will include layoffs and a focus on cutting internal bureaucracy to enhance product development efficiency [6][7][8] Market Position - Intel's strategy to become a contract manufacturer of chips has strained its finances due to significant investments in advanced manufacturing facilities [14] - China imports $10 billion worth of chips from the U.S. annually, with about $8 billion being central processing units (CPUs) assembled by Intel [11]

Core Message - Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has communicated the need for significant organizational changes to enhance efficiency, which will likely include workforce reductions, although specific numbers have not been disclosed [1][3][4]. Workforce Reduction - Reports suggest that Intel may lay off up to 20% of its workforce, translating to approximately 21,780 jobs based on a total of about 108,900 employees at the end of 2024 [2]. - Tan acknowledged that while job cuts are inevitable, no specific headcount reduction target has been set [3][4]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Intel reported revenue, gross margin, and earnings per share (EPS) exceeding guidance, attributing this success to the previous leadership [3]. - Tan has set a new non-GAAP operating expense target of approximately $17 billion for 2025, down from $17.5 billion, and $16 billion for 2026 [4]. Cultural and Structural Changes - Tan criticized Intel's existing culture as being too slow and complex, emphasizing the need for a cultural revamp to improve agility and responsiveness [6]. - A flatter executive team structure has been introduced as a first step towards greater simplicity and collaboration within the company [7]. Strategic Focus - The company plans to revamp its AI strategy and reduce capital spending to improve financial performance [7][11]. - Tan emphasized the importance of empowering engineers and reducing organizational complexity to enhance productivity and innovation [9][12][13]. Operational Efficiency - Tan has identified excessive internal administrative work as a barrier to progress and has instructed leaders to eliminate unnecessary meetings and streamline processes [15][16]. - The company will return to a four-day in-office workweek starting September 1, 2025, to foster collaboration [17]. Future Vision - Tan expressed a commitment to reinventing Intel and restoring its reputation as an innovative leader in the industry, acknowledging that this will require difficult decisions [20][21]. - The CEO's motto is to under promise and over deliver, aiming to regain customer trust and navigate challenges posed by tariffs [22].

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[Q1 2025 Performance and Strategic Overview](index=1&type=section&id=Intel%20Reports%20First-Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Results) This section covers Intel's Q1 2025 financial results, business unit performance, strategic initiatives, and future outlook [Q1 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Q1%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) Intel reported flat Q1 2025 revenue of $12.7 billion, with GAAP net loss widening and non-GAAP net income declining - First-quarter revenue was **$12.7 billion**, flat year-over-year[9](index=9&type=chunk) - The company generated **$0.8 billion** in cash from operations during the first quarter[10](index=10&type=chunk) Q1 2025 Financial Performance (GAAP vs. Non-GAAP) | Metric | Q1 2025 GAAP | Q1 2024 GAAP | Change | Q1 2025 Non-GAAP | Q1 2024 Non-GAAP | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue ($B)** | $12.7 | $12.7 | flat | - | - | - | | **Gross Margin** | 36.9% | 41.0% | down 4.1 ppts | 39.2% | 45.1% | down 5.9 ppts | | **Operating Margin (Loss)** | (2.4)% | (8.4)% | up 6.0 ppts | 5.4% | 5.7% | down 0.3 ppts | | **Net Income (Loss) ($B)** | $(0.8) | $(0.4) | down 115% | $0.6 | $0.8 | down 24% | | **EPS Diluted** | $(0.19) | $(0.09) | down 111% | $0.13 | $0.18 | down 28% | [Business Unit Performance](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Unit%20Summary) Q1 2025 Intel Products revenue decreased by 3% to $11.8 billion, with CCG declining while DCAI and Intel Foundry grew - Organizational changes integrated the Network and Edge Group (NEX) into the Client Computing Group (CCG) and Data Center and AI (DCAI) segments[12](index=12&type=chunk) Q1 2025 Revenue by Business Unit | Business Unit | Q1 2025 Revenue | vs. Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Client Computing Group (CCG) | $7.6 billion | down 8% | | Data Center and AI (DCAI) | $4.1 billion | up 8% | | **Total Intel Products** | **$11.8 billion** | **down 3%** | | Intel Foundry | $4.7 billion | up 7% | | All Other | $0.9 billion | up 47% | [Strategic Initiatives and Business Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Business%20Highlights) Intel is reducing operating expenses and capital expenditures, while advancing key product launches and divestitures - The company is reducing its non-GAAP operating expense target to approximately **$17 billion** in 2025 and targeting **$16 billion** in 2026[7](index=7&type=chunk) - Gross capital expenditures target for 2025 has been reduced to **$18 billion** from a previous target of **$20 billion**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Key business highlights include the launch of new Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series and Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, the expected ramp of Intel 18A process in H2 2025, the agreement to sell a 51% stake in the Altera® business to Silver Lake, and the completed final sale of its NAND business to SK hynix[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Q2 2025 Business Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=Business%20Outlook) Intel forecasts Q2 2025 revenue between $11.2 billion and $12.4 billion, reflecting elevated macroeconomic uncertainty - The company's outlook reflects elevated uncertainty across the industry due to the current macro environment[5](index=5&type=chunk) Q2 2025 Guidance | Metric | GAAP Outlook | Non-GAAP Outlook | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $11.2B - $12.4B | - | | **Gross Margin** | 34.3% | 36.5% | | **EPS - Diluted** | $(0.32) | $0.00 | [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents Intel's Q1 2025 consolidated statements of operations, balance sheets, and cash flows [Statement of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20and%20Other%20Information) Q1 2025 net revenue slightly decreased to $12.67 billion, gross margin fell, operating loss improved, but net loss widened Q1 2025 Statement of Operations Highlights (in Millions) | Line Item | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Revenue** | $12,667 | $12,724 | | **Gross Margin** | $4,672 | $5,217 | | **Operating Income (Loss)** | $(301) | $(1,069) | | **Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Intel** | $(821) | $(381) | | **Diluted EPS** | $(0.19) | $(0.09) | [Balance Sheet](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 29, 2025, Intel's total assets were $192.2 billion, with cash increasing, liabilities at $85.8 billion, and equity rising Balance Sheet Highlights (in Millions) | Account | Mar 29, 2025 | Dec 28, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $8,947 | $8,249 | | Total current assets | $42,134 | $47,324 | | **Total Assets** | **$192,242** | **$196,485** | | Total current liabilities | $32,174 | $35,666 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$85,829** | **$91,453** | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$106,413** | **$105,032** | [Statement of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) In Q1 2025, Intel generated $813 million in cash from operations, a turnaround from prior year, with a net increase in cash Q1 2025 Cash Flow Summary (in Millions) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended Mar 29, 2025 | Three Months Ended Mar 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from operating activities | $813 | $(1,223) | | Net cash from investing activities | $81 | $(2,563) | | Net cash from financing activities | $(196) | $3,630 | | **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | **$698** | **$(156)** | [Supplemental Information and Non-GAAP Reconciliations](index=9&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Information) This section provides supplemental operating segment results and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures [Supplemental Operating Segment Results](index=9&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Operating%20Segment%20Results) In Q1 2025, Intel Products generated $2.9 billion in operating income, while Intel Foundry recorded an operating loss of $2.3 billion Q1 2025 Operating Income (Loss) by Segment (in Millions) | Segment | Q1 2025 Revenue | Q1 2025 Operating Income (Loss) | Q1 2024 Operating Income (Loss) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CCG | $7,629 | $2,361 | $2,822 | | DCAI | $4,126 | $575 | $417 | | **Total Intel Products** | **$11,755** | **$2,936** | **$3,239** | | Intel Foundry | $4,667 | $(2,320) | $(2,441) | [Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations](index=10&type=section&id=Explanation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) Intel utilizes non-GAAP measures to reconcile Q1 2025 GAAP EPS loss to non-GAAP EPS profit and provides forward-looking estimates - Non-GAAP measures exclude items such as amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, share-based compensation, restructuring charges, and gains/losses on equity investments to facilitate performance comparison[35](index=35&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) Reconciliation of Q1 2025 GAAP to Non-GAAP EPS | Description | Per Share Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **GAAP EPS - Diluted** | **$(0.19)** | | Acquisition-related adjustments | $0.03 | | Share-based compensation | $0.16 | | Restructuring and other charges | $0.04 | | (Gains) losses on equity investments, net | $0.03 | | (Gains) losses from divestiture | $0.02 | | Other adjustments & tax effects | $0.04 | | **Non-GAAP EPS - Diluted** | **$0.13** | Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Operating Expenses (in Billions) | (In Billions) | Full-Year 2025 (Approx.) | Full-Year 2026 (Approx.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GAAP R&D and MG&A | $19.9 | $19.0 | | Adjustments (Acquisition, Share-based comp.) | $(2.9) | $(3.0) | | **Non-GAAP R&D and MG&A** | **$17.0** | **$16.0** |

Intel Corporation INTC will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, April 24.Analysts expect the Santa Clara, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at $0 per share, down from 18 cents per share in the year-ago period. Intel projects to report quarterly revenue at $12.30 billion, compared to $12.72 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.Intel reportedly plans to reduce more than 20% of its workforce as part of a major overhaul u ...

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