Intel data center revenue jumps 78%, but weak Q4 outlook sends shares plunging
10/31/2026 — 10/31, 13:17·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- Intel posted strong third-quarter results, with data center revenue up 78% year over year, but its fourth-quarter guidance came in far below…
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On October 30, 2026 (Friday), Intel released its Q3 2026 results. Quarterly revenue came in at $16.5 billion, up 21% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.52 easily beat the roughly $0.40 analysts had expected. The Data Center and AI segment was a standout, with revenue up 78% year over year. Despite the strong quarterly numbers, Intel's fourth-quarter outlook came in well below Wall Street expectations. Investors reacted sharply: shares plunged roughly 29% on Friday to close at $65.76. According to CNBC, it was the stock's worst single-day performance since the 1970s. The day before the release, Intel had closed at $92.07 on Thursday, right before posting its Q3 2026 results.
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Despite strong Q3 revenue and data center growth, Intel's weak fourth-quarter outlook fell well below Wall Street expectations, triggering the stock's worst day since the 1970s.
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