Intel Returns To Profitability But Its Turnaround Won't Happen Overnight
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) returned to profitability in Q2 2021, posting a net income of $1.5 billion, after its largest ever loss in Q1. Despite a 15% YoY contraction in revenue to $12.9 billion, the results exceeded Refinitiv’s consensus estimate of $12.13 billion. Intel also issued a better-than-expected Q3 guidance. However, the company's turnaround is expected to take time as it tries to catch up to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited's (NYSE:TSM) chip-manufacturing capacity by 2026. Intel's CEO acknowledged persistent weakness across all business segments, expected to continue until year-end.

July 28, 2023 | 5:53 pm
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Intel returned to profitability in Q2, exceeding estimates, and issued a better-than-expected Q3 guidance. However, the company's turnaround is expected to take time.
Intel's return to profitability and better-than-expected Q3 guidance are positive signs for the company. However, the ongoing turnaround and competition with TSM may create uncertainty in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is mentioned as one of the customers of TSM, the world’s largest contract chip maker.
Nvidia is mentioned as a customer of TSM. However, the news does not provide any specific information that could impact Nvidia's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 20
RELEVANCE 20
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Intel is trying to catch up to TSM's chip-manufacturing capacity by 2026. However, TSM also experienced a revenue decline in Q2, causing its shares to drop 5%.
Intel's aim to match TSM's capacity by 2026 indicates strong competition. TSM's Q2 revenue decline and subsequent share price drop may create short-term uncertainty.
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IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70