Intel (INTC) shares Q4 2025 results and Q1 2026 outlook

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intel Corporation filed a current report to note that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025. On January 22, 2026, the company issued a press release detailing these results and providing forward-looking statements for its first quarter of 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The press release uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, and includes reconciliations between them. Intel explains how management uses these non-GAAP metrics and why it believes they offer useful information to investors. The earnings information and related press release are being furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026

INTEL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			000-06217			94-1672743
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)
2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California						95054-1549
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 765-8080

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 22, 2026, Intel Corporation (“Intel” or the "Company") issued a press release announcing the financial results of its fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025 and forward-looking statements relating to its first quarter of 2026. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The attached press release includes non-GAAP financial measures relating to our operations and forecasted outlook. Certain of these non-GAAP measures will be used in Intel’s earnings conference for the fourth quarter of 2025. In addition, the attached press release includes reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures, as well as an explanation of how management uses these non-GAAP measures and the reasons why management views these measures as providing useful information for investors. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to these results should be carefully evaluated.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Report and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are furnished and shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

The following exhibits are provided as part of this Report:

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press Release entitled “Intel Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results” dated January 22, 2026.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INTEL CORPORATION (Registrant)

Date:

January 22, 2026

By:

/s/ DAVID ZINSNER

David Zinsner

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Intel (INTC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Intel disclosed that it issued a press release reporting its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and providing forward-looking statements for its first quarter of 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results are covered by Intel’s latest earnings press release?

The press release covers Intel’s financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2025, and also discusses forward-looking statements for the first quarter of 2026.

Does Intel use non-GAAP measures in its fourth-quarter 2025 results?

Yes. The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, along with reconciliations to GAAP results and explanations of how management uses these measures and why they may be useful for investors.

Is Intel’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings information considered filed or furnished?

The information in Item 2.02 and in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and is not treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What exhibits are attached to Intel’s January 22, 2026 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release titled “Intel Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results,” and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file formatted in Inline XBRL.

Who signed this Intel (INTC) 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Intel Corporation by David Zinsner, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Financial Officer.