Why Intel Corp (INTC) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-08-25, Intel Corp (INTC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 38.13%. Featured in 4 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-04-29.
Why INTC Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Intel Corp's next-year EPS growth estimate from 36.32% to 38.08% on 2026-08-17.
- →Estimate Trending Higher: Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.05 pp to 38.13% across 1 upward revision.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 256.65%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
INTC's rise is primarily driven by a recent upward revision to next-year EPS growth estimates, from 36.32% to 38.08% on 2026-08-17, with the current estimate at 38.13%. No specific headline directly explains the upgrade, though reports of Intel's $23 billion raise and foundry progress suggest growing confidence in its turnaround. The stock's momentum has continued beyond the initial revision, as the estimate has ticked up further.
Generated 2026-08-25 · news as of 2026-08-25
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- EPS growth next year
- 38.13%
- EPS growth this year
- 256.65%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $0.38
- Last price
- $87.48
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $87.48 |
| 2026-08-24 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $87.26 |
| 2026-08-23 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $90.07 |
| 2026-08-21 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $90.07 |
| 2026-08-20 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $92.13 |
| 2026-08-19 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $92.80 |
| 2026-08-18 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $96.68 |
| 2026-08-17 | 38.08% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $103.49 |
| 2026-08-16 | 36.32% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $102.50 |
| 2026-08-14 | 36.32% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $102.50 |
| 2026-08-13 | 36.32% | 256.70% | $0.39 | $104.56 |
| 2026-08-12 | 36.34% | 256.69% | $0.39 | $100.95 |
| 2026-08-11 | 36.27% | 256.91% | $0.39 | $97.71 |
| 2026-08-10 | 36.27% | 256.91% | $0.39 | $97.52 |
| 2026-08-09 | 36.35% | 256.86% | $0.39 | $101.65 |
| 2026-08-07 | 36.55% | 255.35% | $0.38 | $101.65 |
| 2026-08-06 | 36.55% | 255.35% | $0.38 | $99.81 |
| 2026-08-05 | 36.55% | 255.35% | $0.38 | $101.06 |
| 2026-08-04 | 36.41% | 253.63% | $0.38 | $100.86 |
| 2026-08-03 | 36.37% | 251.35% | $0.38 | $91.00 |
| 2026-08-02 | 36.35% | 251.36% | $0.38 | $90.20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 36.35% | 251.36% | $0.38 | $90.20 |
| 2026-07-30 | 36.35% | 251.36% | $0.38 | $91.13 |
| 2026-07-29 | 36.35% | 251.36% | $0.38 | $81.88 |
| 2026-07-28 | 36.35% | 251.36% | $0.38 | $86.30 |
| 2026-07-27 | 36.81% | 251.45% | $0.38 | $91.67 |
| 2026-07-26 | 37.49% | 246.21% | $0.38 | $92.32 |
| 2026-07-24 | 38.20% | 229.70% | $0.36 | $92.32 |
| 2026-07-23 | 48.02% | 163.12% | $0.22 | $100.23 |
| 2026-07-22 | 48.02% | 163.12% | $0.22 | $102.62 |
Reports Featuring INTC
- 2026-04-29
INTC Surges 32.4% as AI Infrastructure Spending Boosts Chip Stocks
- 2026-04-28
Intel Surges 29% as AI Spending Boom Lifts Chip Stocks This Week
- 2026-04-27
Intel Surges 29% as AI Spending Lifts Chip Stocks — Top EPS Revision Movers Today
- 2026-04-24
VICR Jumps 25% After EPS Revision: 5 Stocks Surge 20%+ on Estimate Lifts
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Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2014 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 146 days.
- Median return since detection
- +3.1%
- % of tickers in the green
- 56%
- Median return on winners
- +19.9%
- Large revisions captured
- 1606
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Intel Corp (INTC) stock go up recently?▾
Intel Corp (INTC) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 36.32% to 38.08% on 2026-08-17. Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.05 pp to 38.13%. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Intel Corp's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-08-25, Intel Corp (INTC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 38.13%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for INTC?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-08-25, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 38.08% to 38.13%.
What sector and industry does Intel Corp belong to?▾
Intel Corp operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. INTC appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Intel Corp (INTC) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.