Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) beats Q2 2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $0.21 per share (July 23, 2026, after market close)
Hit
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Published on 21. July 2026
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Predicted for 23. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Intel reported Q1 2026 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29, dramatically above the then-consensus of $0.01, on revenue of $13.6B. For Q2 2026, Intel guided $0.20 EPS and a revenue range of $13.8–14.8B; street consensus is approx. $0.21. Intel benefits from data-centre recovery (Gaudi AI accelerators, Xeon 6) and rising foundry utilisation. Intel has historically tended to guide conservatively and beat. No Polymarket market for Q2 2026 found; 65% probability based on company history. Risk: margin pressure from foundry ramp costs.
Data basis for this prediction
- AlphaStreet – Intel Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: EPS est. $0.21, reports July 23 (Stand ca. 20. Juli 2026)
- TradingKey – Intel (INTC) Q2 2026 Earnings Preview, July 23, 163 % YTD (Stand ca. 20. Juli 2026)
- Intel Q1 2026 earnings: Non-GAAP EPS $0.29 vs. Konsens $0.01, Umsatz $13,6 Mrd. (April 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Intel Q2-2026 Non-GAAP EPS $0,22 übertrifft Konsens ~$0,21. Identische Vorhersage wie ids 1344/647. (TradingKey Post-Earnings-Analyse)
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