Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23
Intel Forecasts Up to $16.8 Billion Q3 Revenue as Data Center Growth Fuels Turnaround
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23

Intel Forecasts Up to $16.8 Billion Q3 Revenue as Data Center Growth Fuels Turnaround

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 23

Summary

  • $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion — Intel projected third-quarter sales in that range, with even the low end topping the $15.1 billion analyst consensus.
  • Data center spending drove the stronger outlook, giving the chipmaker fresh evidence that its long-awaited turnaround is gaining traction.
  • The forecast marks a clear beat versus Wall Street expectations and shifts attention to whether Intel can sustain momentum in its server-focused business.

Insights

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