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Intel warns of PC market weakness, cuts Q4 forecast despite strong Q3 results

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29 Oct 2026, 23:06 WIB
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Intel warns of PC market weakness, cuts Q4 forecast despite strong Q3 results

Intel reported better-than-expected earnings for Q3 with a 21% revenue increase to $16.51 billion, driven by strong data center and AI growth. However, the company issued a weak Q4 forecast due to ongoing softness in the global PC market, expecting revenue between $15 billion and $16 billion and EPS of 25 cents, below analyst estimates. Intel's CFO highlighted that the PC slowdown will likely continue through the first half of next year, though the company remains optimistic about broader growth opportunities. Intel's stock has surged 150% this year but fell in October amid concerns about AI investment scale.

Intel stock dropped sharply by 19.89% on Pluang as of Oct 30, 2026 03:21 WIB, reflecting investor reaction to the weak guidance. The stock trades at USD 76.53, down from a 52-week high of USD 140.94. Despite the drop, the market cap remains strong at $504.98 billion with active trading volume of over 81 million shares.

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