Summary
Intel Corporation (INTC) reported $12.7 billion in net revenue for the first quarter of 2024, a 9% increase year-over-year, driven by a significant 31% surge in Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue. This growth in CCG was attributed to normalized customer inventory levels in the notebook and desktop segments. While the Data Center and AI (DCAI) segment saw a modest 5% revenue increase, primarily due to higher server Average Selling Prices (ASPs), overall profitability was impacted by a net loss of $381 million ($0.09 per diluted share) compared to a loss of $2.76 billion in the prior year. The company is actively executing its IDM 2.0 strategy, highlighted by the launch of Intel Foundry as a distinct business unit and an expanded process roadmap. Significant investments in R&D and manufacturing continue, supported by proposed substantial funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act. However, the company also incurred restructuring and other charges, including a goodwill impairment loss of $222 million related to the Intel Foundry segment, and continues to face challenges in its Network and Edge (NEX) segment due to inventory adjustments by 5G customers. Investors should monitor the execution of the foundry strategy and the impact of ongoing investments on future profitability.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $12.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $7.51B |
| Gross Profit | $5.22B |
| R&D Expenses | $4.38B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.56B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.29B |
| Operating Income | -$1.07B |
| Interest Expense | $258.00M |
| Net Income | -$381.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.09 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.09 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.24B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.24B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue increased by 9% year-over-year to $12.7 billion, primarily driven by a 31% increase in Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue.
- 2Gross margin improved significantly to 41.0% from 34.2% in the prior year's quarter, reflecting improved product profitability and lower period charges.
- 3The company reported a net loss attributable to Intel of $381 million ($0.09 per diluted share), an improvement from a net loss of $2.76 billion ($0.66 per diluted share) in Q1 2023.
- 4Intel launched Intel Foundry as a dedicated business unit and announced an expanded process roadmap, signaling progress in its foundry strategy.
- 5The U.S. Department of Commerce proposed up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act to support Intel's manufacturing and R&D projects.
- 6Significant increases in R&D (7%) and Marketing, General, and Administrative (19%) expenses were noted, driven by share-based compensation and strategic investments.
- 7The company incurred $348 million in restructuring and other charges, including a $222 million goodwill impairment loss related to the Intel Foundry reporting unit.