Intel Stock Explodes After Q3 Earnings Beat: Will the AI Rally Continue?
Intel reported Q3 revenue of $13.7 billion, up 3% year-on-year, and net income of $4.1 billion after a $16.6 billion loss last year. Shares jumped about 8% in after-hours trading, nearing a two-year high, after the company secured major investments from the U.S. government, NVIDIA, and SoftBank. Management cited strong AI-driven demand. Most analysts remain cautious, with average price targets below current levels.