Intel Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q2 Results

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter and issued strong guidance.

Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $12.9 billion, which was down 15% year-over-year. The revenue came in ahead of a Street consensus estimate of $10.97 billion. Earnings per share of 13 cents beat a Street consensus estimate of a loss of 3 cents per share.

The company sees third quarter revenue in a range of $12.9 billion to $13.9 billion, which is in-line with a Street estimate of $13.23 billion. The company sees third-quarter earnings per share hitting 20 cents, compared to a Street estimate of 16 cents per share.

Intel shares gained 6.3% to $36.75 in pre-market trading.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on Intel following earnings announcement.

 

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