Intel posts 25% Q2 revenue jump, but valuation still looks stretched
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Intel reported Q2 revenue up 25% (fastest in 15 years) with notable margin expansion in Data Center and AI, but PC CPU price hikes suggest margin is being protected at the expense of volume amid a weakening 2026 PC TAM outlook. The foundry strategy still appears largely internal, with only ~5% external revenue and limited customer commitments expected before 2028, tempering near-term catalyst visibility and supporting a more balanced stance.
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Intel’s Q2 revenue rose 25%, marking its fastest growth in 15 years, alongside a sharp margin expansion in its Data Center and AI business. Over the past year, the company has raised PC CPU prices three times, prioritizing margin over unit volumes even as its 2026 guidance points to a double-digit decline in the overall PC market. Intel’s foundry business remains heavily dependent on internal demand, with external revenue representing just 5% of the segment total and meaningful external customer commitments not expected before 2028.
