Intel posts 25% Q2 revenue jump, but valuation still looks stretched
Intel’s Q2 revenue rose 25%, marking its fastest growth in 15 years, alongside a sharp margin expansion in its Data Center and AI business. Over the past year, the company has raised PC CPU prices three times, prioritizing margin over unit volumes even as its 2026 guidance points to a double-digit decline in the overall PC market. Intel’s foundry business remains heavily dependent on internal demand, with external revenue representing just 5% of the segment total and meaningful external customer commitments not expected before 2028.