Intel forecast Q2 revenue $13.8–$14.8 billion versus $13 billion estimates, and
adjusted EPS about 20 cents versus 9 cents expected. Shares rose 14%
after-hours. First-quarter revenue rose 7% to $13.6 billion with EPS 29 cents,
above forecasts. Growth was driven by AI infrastructure demand and Xeon server
CPUs, though supply remains tight. CEO Lip-Bu Tan said he is “laser-focused” on
output and added, “There is huge demand... we are still short because the demand
keeps increasing.” Gross margin was 41%. Foundry revenue rose 16% to $5.4
billion. Intel still trails Nvidia in AI accelerators.