NASDAQ$INTC
Intel · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Intel's Q3 2020 financial results were reported, demonstrating resilience amidst pandemic-related impacts and exceeding expectations.
Intel reported Q3 2020 revenue of $18.3 billion, a 4% decrease year-over-year, but above expectations. GAAP EPS was $1.02, down 25% YoY, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.11, down 22% YoY, also exceeding expectations. The company is raising full-year expectations, projecting 5% top-line growth with revenue of $75.3 billion, GAAP EPS of $4.55, and non-GAAP EPS of $4.90.
- Third-quarter revenue was $18.3 billion, exceeding July expectations but down 4% year-over-year.
- GAAP EPS was $1.02, a 25% decrease year-over-year, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.11, a 22% decrease year-over-year, both above July expectations.
- Generated $8.2 billion in cash from operations and paid dividends of $1.4 billion during the third quarter.
- Announced an agreement to sell the Intel NAND memory and storage business to SK hynix for $9.0 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Intel · Revenue · Quarterly
$18.3B
Revenue by segment
Intel · $15.9B total across 3 segments · Q3 2020
- Client Computing$9.85B+1.4%62.1%
- Data Center and AI$5.91B-7.5%37.2%
- All Other$106M+58.2%0.7%
Forward guidance
Intel's guidance for Q4 2020 includes revenue of approximately $17.4 billion, an operating margin of 24.5%, a tax rate of 14.5%, and earnings per share of $1.02. For the full year 2020, revenue is projected to be approximately $75.3 billion, with an operating margin of 29.5%, a tax rate of 14.5%, and earnings per share of $4.55.
Tailwinds
- Revenue is expected to be $17.4 billion.
- Operating margin is anticipated to be 24.5%.
- Tax rate is projected at 14.5%.
- Earnings per share are estimated to be $1.02.
- Full-year revenue is expected to be $75.3 billion.
Headwinds
- Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.
- The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect Intel's financial condition and results of operations.
- Demand for Intel's products is highly variable and can differ from expectations.
- Intel's results can vary significantly based on capacity utilization and inventory valuation.
- Intel's results can be affected by adverse economic, social, political, and infrastructure conditions.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
-1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
32 / 73 earnings
Positive
+10.0%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-30.1%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +6.0% | +41.9% | +79.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | -11.4% | -10.2% | -18.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.0% | +8.3% | -9.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.9% | +8.5% | +10.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.7% | -6.5% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.9% | -1.8% | +18.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.0% | +4.6% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -30.1% | -35.5% | -28.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.6% | -11.7% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -11.1% | -12.6% | -12.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.3% | +11.2% | +33.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +7.2% | +4.2% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.9% | +2.5% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.2% | -4.8% | -15.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +6.8% | +4.0% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -9.6% | -10.4% | -17.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.6% | -0.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.8% | -4.3% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -10.7% | -12.8% | -10.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.7% | -5.4% | -7.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.0% | -9.0% | -12.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.4% | +1.8% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -9.9% | -14.7% | -15.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -17.1% | -19.3% | -19.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.4% | -2.2% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +9.2% | +7.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.2% | +8.9% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.5% | -2.3% | -15.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -10.7% | -13.1% | -24.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.9% | -2.9% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +7.7% | +12.6% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -9.1% | -8.3% | -9.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.6% | +3.8% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +10.0% | +7.2% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +8.9% | +11.5% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.6% | +4.6% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.1% | +0.1% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.5% | -2.6% | -3.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.8% | -5.7% | -6.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.5% | -1.3% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +0.4% | — | — |
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