Why Intel Corp (INTC) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-09-17, Intel Corp (INTC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 39.00%. 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 38.42% to 38.45% on 2026-09-10.
- →Estimate Trending Higher: Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.55 pp to 39.00% across 1 upward revision.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 260.94%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
Intel stock’s rise is primarily tied to the September 4 upward revision to next-year EPS growth estimates, from 38.13% to 38.45%, with the current estimate holding near 38.42%. A Dell earnings report described as bullish for Intel CPU demand plausibly supports that upgrade by signaling sustained server/PC processor strength. No explicit earnings beat, contract win, or product-launch announcement is cited in the headlines, though the estimate revision and positive demand read appear to have carried momentum into early September.
Generated 2026-09-09 · news as of 2026-09-09
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- EPS growth next year
- 39.00%
- EPS growth this year
- 260.94%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $0.39
- Last price
- $108.80
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 39.00% | 260.94% | $0.39 | $108.80 |
| 2026-09-16 | 39.00% | 260.94% | $0.39 | $101.05 |
| 2026-09-15 | 38.45% | 257.39% | $0.39 | $97.14 |
| 2026-09-14 | 38.45% | 257.39% | $0.39 | $97.19 |
| 2026-09-13 | 38.45% | 257.39% | $0.39 | $102.94 |
| 2026-09-11 | 38.45% | 257.39% | $0.39 | $102.94 |
| 2026-09-10 | 38.45% | 257.39% | $0.39 | $100.32 |
| 2026-09-09 | 38.42% | 257.24% | $0.39 | $106.24 |
| 2026-09-08 | 38.46% | 256.99% | $0.38 | $104.47 |
| 2026-09-07 | 38.45% | 257.01% | $0.38 | $95.80 |
| 2026-09-06 | 38.45% | 257.01% | $0.38 | $95.80 |
| 2026-09-04 | 38.45% | 257.01% | $0.38 | $95.80 |
| 2026-09-03 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $91.67 |
| 2026-09-02 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $90.05 |
| 2026-09-01 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $88.97 |
| 2026-08-31 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $89.51 |
| 2026-08-30 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $89.47 |
| 2026-08-29 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $89.47 |
| 2026-08-28 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $89.47 |
| 2026-08-27 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $92.09 |
| 2026-08-26 | 38.13% | 256.65% | $0.38 | $88.24 |
| 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 |
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 2046 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 169 days.
- Median return since detection
- +0.4%
- % of tickers in the green
- 51%
- Median return on winners
- +21.4%
- Large revisions captured
- 1726
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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 38.42% to 38.45% on 2026-09-10. Since detection, the estimate has moved up a net +0.55 pp to 39.00%. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Intel Corp's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-09-17, Intel Corp (INTC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 39.00%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for INTC?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-09-16, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 38.45% to 39.00%.
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.