Intel's Turnaround Entered A New Phase

Intel delivered its strongest revenue growth in over 15 years as AI demand, manufacturing yields, and pricing materially improved profitability. Management raised capital expenditures because of long-term customer commitments, suggesting capacity expansion is demand-driven rather than speculative spending. Intel Foundry losses narrowed by approximately $350 million sequentially while 18A yields improved and external customer engagement reached an important inflection point.