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Intel Surges 12% on Blowout AI-Fueled Earnings, Lifting Chip Sector
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Intel Corp. shares soared in after-hours trading following a second-quarter earnings report that crushed analyst expectations, driven by strong AI demand. The positive sentiment lifted other chipmakers, while companies like Deckers and MaxLinear saw mixed reactions to their results.
Intel Corp. (INTC) stock jumped 12% in after-hours trading after the company reported second-quarter results that significantly surpassed Wall Street expectations, signaling a robust recovery driven by artificial intelligence.
Intel Leads Semiconductor Surge
The chipmaker posted Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42, doubling the consensus analyst estimate of $0.21, according to its latest report. Revenue for the quarter came in at $16.13 billion.
Intel's management projected the strong performance would continue, issuing third-quarter revenue guidance in the range of $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion. This forecast is well above the analyst consensus of $15.1 billion. The company attributed the optimistic outlook to accelerating demand for AI-related computing across both its CPU and foundry businesses.
The strong report created a positive spillover effect in the semiconductor industry. Shares of rivals AMD and Arm Holdings also rose in late trading as investors interpreted Intel's results as a sign of a broader recovery in PC and server chip demand.
AdMixed Reactions in Other Sectors
Not all earnings reports were met with the same enthusiasm, with investor reactions varying based on guidance and prior stock performance.
- MaxLinear (MXL): Shares fell 7% despite the company topping Q2 estimates and issuing a strong Q3 revenue forecast of $210–$220 million, far exceeding the $173.8 million consensus. The negative reaction suggests profit-taking, as the stock had experienced a significant run-up ahead of the earnings release.
- Edwards Lifesciences (EW): The medical device maker's stock gained 6% after a solid Q2 report. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $0.78 on $1.74 billion in revenue, beating forecasts, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Investors were encouraged by steady procedural growth in its transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) products.
- Deckers Brands (DECK): The footwear company's shares declined 3% after it delivered a modest fiscal Q1 beat. While the HOKA brand remained strong, the company's full-year outlook for fiscal 2027 merely matched analyst expectations. The lack of a significant "beat-and-raise" prompted a more cautious stance from investors.
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