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Intel (INTC) will announce its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 24. While the company’s Q1 financials will remain under pressure due to multiple headwinds, including heightened competition and macroeconomic uncertainty, the quarter may see a modest boost in demand, thanks to customers stockpiling chips ahead of potential U.S. tariffs. This preemptive buying, triggered by fears of future price hikes, could offer temporary relief to Intel’s revenue.
However, this demand boost may come at the expense of future quarters, potentially exacerbating already looming weaknesses. Such front-loading of sales often leads to subdued performance later on — especially in a market already grappling with PC inventory balancing and increasing competition.
