Intel’s Stock Up 84% in 2025 After $8.9B Government, $5B Nvidia Deals

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Intel’s stock rose about 84% in 2025 under CEO Lip-Bu Tan after securing $8.9B in US government equity, $2B from SoftBank and a $5B Nvidia partnership. In Q3 2025, Intel posted $13.65B revenue (4% above estimates) and $0.23 EPS versus $0.01 forecast, with P/E at 68 signaling stronger profitability outlook.

1. Intel Sets Date for Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Release

Intel Corporation announced it will publish its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2026, promptly after the market close. Management will host an earnings conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time the same day, with a live webcast accessible via the company’s Investor Relations website. Associated slide decks and a replay of the webcast will be made available immediately following the call, providing investors detailed insight into revenue performance, segment profitability and guidance for 2026.

2. New AI Chips and CES Reveal Drive Investor Optimism

Shares of Intel surged by more than 6% on the back of the company’s unveiling of its “Panther Lake” AI PC chips at CES 2026, marking the first products built on Intel’s 18A manufacturing process. The new Core Ultra Series 3 processors for mobile gaming were also highlighted, showcasing significant improvements in AI inference performance and battery life. Market commentators noted that this launch represents a critical proof point for Intel’s foundry capabilities after years of development delays, bolstering confidence that future external customers may adopt Intel’s next-generation process nodes.

3. Strategic Investments and Cost Discipline Underpin Turnaround

Under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, Intel secured an $8.9 billion equity infusion from the U.S. government, followed by a $2 billion investment from SoftBank and a $5 billion collaboration agreement with Nvidia. These partnerships strengthened Intel’s liquidity, with total cash on hand reaching $30.9 billion at the end of Q3 2025. The company reported Q3 revenue of $13.65 billion—up 3% year-over-year—and adjusted earnings of $0.23 per share, substantially above consensus. While levered free cash flow remained negative at $4.4 billion, the forward P/E multiple of 68 reflects Street expectations for a rapid earnings recovery driven by demand for PC and data center AI chips.

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