Summary
Intel Corporation's 2003 Form 10-K reveals a strong rebound in financial performance after a challenging 2001 and 2002. For the fiscal year ended December 27, 2003, the company reported net revenue of $30.14 billion, a significant increase from $26.76 billion in 2002 and $26.54 billion in 2001. This revenue growth was primarily driven by the Intel Architecture business, which accounted for approximately 87% of total revenue. Net income surged to $5.64 billion, or $0.85 per diluted share, a substantial improvement from $3.12 billion ($0.46 per diluted share) in 2002 and $1.29 billion ($0.19 per diluted share) in 2001. The company also demonstrated robust operational efficiency, with gross margin improving significantly to $17.09 billion in 2003 from $13.32 billion in 2002. Operating expenses, while increasing year-over-year, were managed effectively relative to revenue growth, leading to a healthy operating income of $7.53 billion. Intel maintained a strong balance sheet with total assets of $47.14 billion and total stockholders' equity of $37.85 billion. The company generated substantial operating cash flow of $11.52 billion, underscoring its financial strength and ability to fund operations, investments, and shareholder returns.
Key Highlights
- 1Significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2003, reaching $30.14 billion, up 12.6% from $26.76 billion in 2002.
- 2Net income more than doubled to $5.64 billion in 2003, compared to $3.12 billion in 2002, with diluted EPS increasing to $0.85 from $0.46.
- 3Gross margin improved substantially to $17.09 billion in 2003, up from $13.32 billion in 2002, indicating enhanced profitability on sales.
- 4Operating income showed a strong recovery, reaching $7.53 billion in 2003, more than double the $4.38 billion reported in 2002.
- 5The Intel Architecture business continued to be the dominant revenue driver, accounting for 87% of total revenue in 2003.
- 6Intel generated robust operating cash flow of $11.52 billion in 2003, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities.
- 7The company recorded a significant goodwill impairment charge of $611 million in the Wireless Communications and Computing Group (WCCG) during 2003.