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Intel (INTC) shares moved lower after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings, even though the chipmaker beat expectations. The market’s reaction reflects investor concern about management’s first-quarter outlook, which came in below consensus and highlighted near-term operational challenges.
For Q4, Intel posted revenue of $13.7 billion, surpassing both Wall Street estimates and the company’s own guidance. Growth was broad-based across the business, supported by continued investment in AI infrastructure. Demand for AI-enabled PCs, traditional server products, and networking solutions all rose at double-digit rates both sequentially and year-over-year (YOY), underscoring Intel’s improving competitive position in several key end markets.