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Sep 26, 2020

Intel Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Intel's Q3 2020 financial results were reported, demonstrating resilience amidst pandemic-related impacts and exceeding expectations.

Key Takeaways

Intel reported Q3 2020 revenue of $18.3 billion, a 4% decrease year-over-year, but above expectations. GAAP EPS was $1.02, down 25% YoY, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.11, down 22% YoY, also exceeding expectations. The company is raising full-year expectations, projecting 5% top-line growth with revenue of $75.3 billion, GAAP EPS of $4.55, and non-GAAP EPS of $4.90.

Third-quarter revenue was $18.3 billion, exceeding July expectations but down 4% year-over-year.

GAAP EPS was $1.02, a 25% decrease year-over-year, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.11, a 22% decrease year-over-year, both above July expectations.

Generated $8.2 billion in cash from operations and paid dividends of $1.4 billion during the third quarter.

Announced an agreement to sell the Intel NAND memory and storage business to SK hynix for $9.0 billion.

Total Revenue
$18.3B
Previous year: $19.2B
-4.5%
EPS
$1.11
Previous year: $1.42
-21.8%
Gross Profit
$9.74B
Previous year: $11.3B
-13.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.36B
Previous year: $3.94B
-14.7%
Free Cash Flow
$15.1B
Previous year: $6.04B
+150.1%
Total Assets
$145B
Previous year: $134B
+8.6%

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Forward Guidance

Intel's guidance for Q4 2020 includes revenue of approximately $17.4 billion, an operating margin of 24.5%, a tax rate of 14.5%, and earnings per share of $1.02. For the full year 2020, revenue is projected to be approximately $75.3 billion, with an operating margin of 29.5%, a tax rate of 14.5%, and earnings per share of $4.55.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be $17.4 billion.
  • Operating margin is anticipated to be 24.5%.
  • Tax rate is projected at 14.5%.
  • Earnings per share are estimated to be $1.02.
  • Full-year revenue is expected to be $75.3 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect Intel's financial condition and results of operations.
  • Demand for Intel's products is highly variable and can differ from expectations.
  • Intel's results can vary significantly based on capacity utilization and inventory valuation.
  • Intel's results can be affected by adverse economic, social, political, and infrastructure conditions.

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