Summary
Intel Corporation's (INTC) Q2 2021 filing shows a slight year-over-year revenue decline of 0.5%, reaching $19.6 billion. This was primarily driven by a 9% drop in the Data Center Group (DCG) revenue due to lower average selling prices (ASPs) and reduced platform volume, exacerbated by a strong comparison period in Q2 2020. The Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) also saw a significant revenue decrease due to lower ASPs and volume. Despite these headwinds, the Client Computing Group (CCG) delivered a 6% revenue increase, fueled by robust notebook demand and a recovering desktop market. The Internet of Things Group (IOTG) and Mobileye also reported strong growth. Profitability metrics show a mixed picture. GAAP operating income decreased by 3% to $5.5 billion, with an operating margin of 28.3%. Diluted EPS was $1.24. Significant items impacting the results included a $2.2 billion charge related to the VLSI litigation and asset impairments for non-strategic businesses. The company is making strategic investments, notably a $3.5 billion investment in advanced packaging manufacturing in New Mexico and the launch of new Xeon and Core processors, signaling continued focus on technology development despite the revenue pressures.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $19.63B |
| Cost of Revenue | $8.43B |
| Gross Profit | $11.21B |
| R&D Expenses | $3.71B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.60B |
| Operating Expenses | $5.66B |
| Operating Income | $5.55B |
| Interest Expense | $129.00M |
| Net Income | $5.06B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.25 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.24 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.05B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.08B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue for Q2 2021 was $19.6 billion, a slight decrease of 0.5% year-over-year, impacted by declines in DCG and NSG, partially offset by growth in CCG, IOTG, and Mobileye.
- 2Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue increased by 6% driven by strong notebook demand and a recovering desktop market, although notebook platform ASPs saw a notable decline of 17%.
- 3Data Center Group (DCG) revenue declined by 9% due to lower average selling prices (ASPs) and reduced platform volume, facing a strong comparison from Q2 2020.
- 4Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG) revenue decreased by 34% due to lower ASPs and volume, reflecting market softness and pricing pressure, in addition to the ongoing divestiture process.
- 5The company announced a significant $3.5 billion investment to expand advanced packaging manufacturing capabilities in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
- 6Intel launched its 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable CPU (Ice Lake) and 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series mobile processors (Tiger Lake-H), highlighting continued product innovation.
- 7A substantial $2.2 billion charge was recorded in the first quarter of 2021 related to VLSI litigation, impacting operating expenses and net income.