Intel's third-quarter revenue rose 21% year over year to 16.513 billion USD, slightly above the LSEG consensus of 16.496 billion USD, while non-GAAP EPS more than doubled to 52 cents against an estimate of 40 cents. However, its guidance showed heavy dependence on the struggling PC market, and the shares fell sharply after hours. PC sales fell 5% year over year but still account for more than half of the CCPG + DCAI products group's revenue and about 43% of Intel Products' operating income. Surging memory prices and limited manufacturing capacity are pressuring the PC market; CEO Lip-Bu Tan said demand for 2027 is significant, while CFO David Zinsner estimated a 300 million USD impact in the fourth quarter, likely similar in the first quarter. The article says analysts will need to revise estimates downward for several quarters, the rating is under review, and the price target is cut to 100 USD.
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