Intel Stock Rises on Robust Q4 Earnings Expectations
Intel shares gained 2.45% in premarket trading as market participants positioned ahead of what analysts anticipate will be a strong fourth-quarter earnings report. The chipmaker's stock climbed to $49.75 by 8:43 AM EST, reflecting growing confidence in CEO Lip-Bu Tan's restructuring strategy and the company's positioning in AI-driven data center markets.
Wall Street expects Intel's data center division to post a 30% revenue increase, fueled by sustained demand for server processors. This segment's performance has become critical to Intel's $231.63 billion market valuation recovery. The earnings call scheduled for January 22, 2026, will reveal whether the company's strategic bets on artificial intelligence infrastructure and advanced chip manufacturing have translated to financial results.
