Intel Earnings Miss Sparks Market Jitters Despite Revenue Beat

Intel's Q2 2025 earnings report delivered a stark contrast between top-line performance and bottom-line reality. While the chipmaker surpassed revenue expectations with $12.9 billion, a staggering EPS miss sent shares tumbling 3.7% to $23.49. The $0.10 per share loss versus anticipated $0.01 gain represents a 1,100% negative surprise, exposing deeper profitability challenges.

Segment performance revealed diverging trajectories—Client Computing Group revenue fell 3% to $7.9 billion while Data Center and AI grew 4% to $3.9 billion. This mixed picture underscores Intel's transitional struggles as it balances legacy businesses with growth initiatives. Market reaction was swift and punitive, demonstrating investors' intolerance for earnings misses even amid revenue achievements.