Intel's Q4 Earnings Preview: Key Expectations and Analyst Ratings
Intel's Earnings Preview
Semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is set to release its fourth quarter Fiscal 2023 results on January 25, after the market closes. The company’s quarterly performance is expected to benefit from the ongoing recovery in PC sales, rising demand for AI chips, and the ramp-up of its foundry capabilities.
Quarterly Performance Expectations
Currently, analysts predict that revenue will rise by 8% from the year-ago quarter to $15.16 billion. Expected earnings are forecasted to be $0.45 per share in Q4, compared to $0.10 per share reported in the prior-year period.
Analysts Ratings and Price Targets
- 5-star analyst Matt Bryson raised the price target on Intel stock to $45 while maintaining a Hold rating.
- Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers reiterated a Hold rating, expecting higher revenue from Intel's Client Computing Group (CCG).
Market Insights from Trading Activity
Options traders are pricing in a +/- 7.06% move on earnings, which is smaller than the previous quarter’s earnings-related move of -9.3%.
Conclusion
Overall, although Intel’s focus on increasing AI adoption and new product developments positions the company for long-term growth, analysts highlighted that there is limited upside potential for the stock after its recent price rally.
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