Intel (INTC) stock
Information Technology · Semiconductors
Intel (INTC) is a Semiconductors company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of October 23, 2026, INTC closed at $86.96, a market capitalization of $459.68 billion, the 22nd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $57.03 billion in revenue (+25% year over year) and $2.83 billion in free cash flow.
- 1-year total return: +127.9% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +13.8% a year
- 52-week range: $32.89 – $142.35
- Gross margin 38.9%, operating margin 12.2%
- FI Handbook report card: C- across 10 metrics
- 8th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
INTC price chart
1Y price change: +127.9% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTC | -29.1% | +135.7% | +127.9% | +37.7% | +13.8% | +11.8% | +14.2% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
INTC key statistics
- Market cap
- $459.7B
- #22 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- —
- Forward P/E
- 41.2x
- EPS (TTM)
- $-2.12
- Revenue (TTM)
- $57.0B
- +25%
- Free cash flow
- $2.8B
- Gross margin
- 38.9%
- Operating margin
- 12.2%
- Return on equity
- -10.7%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $32.89 – $142.35
- Beta
- 2.23
- Price / sales
- 8.1x
- EV / EBITDA
- 28.2x
- Debt / equity
- 0.49x
- Employees
- 85,100
INTC report card
C-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth25.4%A
- Gross margin38.9%C
- Operating margin12.2%C
- FCF margin5.0%D
- Return on equity-10.7%F
- Net debt / EBITDA1.2xC
- Forward P/E41.2xF
- PEG ratio1.4xB
- Shareholder yield0.0%F
- Share count change / yr1.4%D
Intel financials
Revenue went from $59.4B in fiscal 2016 to $52.9B in fiscal 2025, shrinking 1.3% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $59.4B | $62.8B | $70.8B | $72.0B | $77.9B | $79.0B | $63.1B | $54.2B | $53.1B | $52.9B |
| Gross profit | $36.2B | $39.1B | $43.7B | $42.1B | $43.6B | $43.8B | $26.9B | $21.7B | $17.3B | $18.4B |
| Operating income | $13.1B | $18.1B | $23.3B | $22.0B | $23.7B | $19.5B | $2.3B | $93.0M | -$11.7B | -$2.2B |
| Net income | $10.3B | $9.6B | $21.1B | $21.0B | $20.9B | $19.9B | $8.0B | $1.7B | -$18.8B | -$267.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.12 | $1.99 | $4.48 | $4.71 | $4.94 | $4.86 | $1.94 | $0.40 | $-4.38 | $-0.06 |
| Free cash flow | — | $10.3B | $14.3B | $16.9B | $21.6B | $10.7B | -$9.4B | -$14.3B | -$15.7B | -$4.9B |
| Buybacks | $2.6B | $3.6B | $10.7B | $13.6B | $14.2B | $2.4B | $0 | $0 | — | — |
| Dividends paid | $4.9B | $5.1B | $5.5B | $5.6B | $5.6B | $5.6B | $6.0B | $3.1B | $1.6B | $0 |
| Diluted shares | 4.9B | 4.8B | 4.7B | 4.5B | 4.2B | 4.1B | 4.1B | 4.2B | 4.3B | 4.5B |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into INTC?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $480.5B and $2.8B of trailing free cash flow, Intel needs to grow free cash flow about 70.4% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return.
P/E ratio history
Current 57.5x vs. median 14.1x (10th–90th percentile 9.9x–26.7x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
INTC earnings
Next report: October 29, 2026. Intel has beaten EPS estimates 4 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $16.1B (+25% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | $0.22 | $0.42 | +94.6% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.01 | $0.29 | +2108.7% |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.08 | $0.15 | +81.5% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.01 | $0.23 | +3162.4% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $0.01 | $-0.10 | -1169.5% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +2769.8% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $0.12 | $0.13 | +8.7% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $-0.03 | $-0.46 | -1533.5% |
Stocks like INTC
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 ADI Analog Devices | +1.38% | +63% | $189.5B | 46.4x | Compare |
 QCOM QUALCOMM | +1.78% | +6% | $187.8B | 20.4x | Compare |
INTC news
- Intel vs. SK Hynix: Revenue Trends to Help Investors Weigh Which Artificial Intelligence Stock to Buy · Oct 25, 2026
- Intel’s Make-or-Break Margin Test Is Arriving on Oct. 29 · Oct 25, 2026
- Is Intel Stock a Buy Right Now? · Oct 25, 2026
- Intel Stock Is Up 121% This Year. Here’s the Number to Watch on October 29 · Oct 24, 2026
- What Investors Overlooked Before Intel's 127% Run · Oct 24, 2026
INTC stock FAQ
What is INTC's market cap?
Intel's market capitalization is $459.68 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 22nd in the S&P 500.
Does INTC pay a dividend?
No. Intel does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has INTC stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, INTC returned +127.9% over one year, +13.8% a year over five years, +11.8% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is INTC stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Intel must grow free cash flow about 70% a year for the next decade. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
When does INTC report earnings?
Intel is expected to report earnings on October 29, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 4 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Intel have?
Intel has about 85,100 full-time employees, or $670,176 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology