Intel (INTC) Q2 2026 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations

Intel handily beat expectations, and the stock leaped as a result.

Intel (INTC) has published its earnings report for Q2 2026. It shows big numbers in terms of revenue and EPS (earnings per share), blowing past analyst expectations for both figures. Intel recorded record-fast sales growth as it continues to benefit from the AI boom.

Intel’s quarterly earnings report was published after markets closed today. The company’s revenue was $16.1 billion, beating the $14.42 billion expectation. Intel’s earnings were $0.42/share, doubling the expectation of $0.21/share.

“AI is driving unprecedented demand for compute, and as we continue to execute, Intel is well-positioned to capture sustainable growth across our CPU franchise, ASICs, advanced packaging and vast wafer foundry network,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO. “Our Q2 results represent our strongest revenue growth in more than fifteen years, enabled by greater speed, accountability, and customer focus.”

Intel stock skyrocketed in after-hours trading. It reached as high as $113.55 after ending the day at $100.23.

Intel, like many other tech manufacturers, has leaned into AI following its rise in popularity. Google reported its quarterly earnings yesterday and saw $98 billion in income from investments that included Anthropic, the creators of Claude.

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