Intel Q1 tops forecasts as AI and data-center demand boosts margins and sparks a double-digit stock jump
Intel reported a first-quarter revenue of $13.58 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.29, beating Wall Street estimates and prompting a roughly 15% jump in after-hours trading following the release [1] [2].
The beat was driven by stronger-than-expected demand for AI infrastructure and expansion in the data-center segment, with Intel also reporting margin improvements and accelerating AI momentum in its results [3] [2].
Some analysts noted the surprise could put pressure on NVIDIA’s valuation, though they cautioned that sustained outperformance would be required for Intel to materially challenge NVIDIA’s market-cap lead [4].
Investors reacted positively to the earnings beat and Intel’s data-center and AI tailwinds, while market watchers said longer-term competitive shifts would depend on whether Intel can maintain the momentum [1] [3] [4].
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- 1Intel beat Wall Street in Q1 with $13.58 billion in revenue and $0.29 adjusted EPSCryptopolitan• Apr 23, 2026
- 2Intel (INTC) Stock Soars on Robust AI and Data Center PerformanceMoneyCheck• Apr 23, 2026
- 3Intel (INTC) Stock Soars After Earnings Beat on Data Center and AI MomentumBlockonomi• Apr 23, 2026
- 4Intel Q1 earnings beat expectations, challenging Nvidia’s market cap dominanceCrypto Briefing• Apr 23, 2026
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