Intel reports fiscal Q3 results Thursday: what investors expect

what happened

Intel will publish its fiscal third-quarter report on Thursday, and market participants want to see whether demand for server processors and progress in manufacturing can sustain the company's rebound heading into the last quarter of 2026.

According to gurufocus.com, analysts forecast revenue between roughly $16.44 billion and $16.49 billion, which would mean growth of about 19% to 21% from a year earlier. Intel's own guidance range is $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion, and adjusted earnings are seen at 39 to 40 cents a share versus 23 cents a year ago. The company targets an adjusted gross margin near 42%.

Results come after the close on Oct. 29, with a call at 2 p.m. Eastern.

why it matters

Intel is a bellwether for chip stocks and data-center demand, so its fourth-quarter guidance may move semiconductor peers as well as the company's own shares. Progress on the 18A process and outside foundry customers will also shape how investors value the turnaround.

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