Intel posted Q1 2026 revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year, beating its own guidance by $1.4 billion. That makes it six straight quarters of results above expectations under CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The company guided Q2 2026 revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, well above analyst estimates of $13.07 billion. Intel’s market cap surged past $600 billion in May 2026 after hovering near $86 billion just a year earlier. This article compiles the latest Intel statistics for 2026 across revenue, market cap, workforce, foundry deals, and competitive positioning.
Intel Statistics 2026 — Key Highlights
Intel’s Q1 2026 revenue reached $13.6 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase and the sixth consecutive quarter above guidance. The company’s AI-related businesses made up 60% of Q1 revenue and grew 40% year over year. Intel’s market cap crossed $600 billion in May 2026, up from $86.5 billion in July 2025. The workforce stood at 85,100 employees as of December 2025, down 21.85% from the prior year. Tesla selected Intel’s 14A process for the Terafab chip project, making it the first major external customer for that node.
How Much Revenue Does Intel Generate?
Intel’s full-year 2025 revenue came in at $52.9 billion, roughly flat compared to $53.1 billion in 2024. The quarterly trend has shifted upward in 2026, with Q1 hitting $13.6 billion. Data center revenue climbed 22% to $5.1 billion in Q1, driven by growing demand for CPUs in AI workloads. Client Computing Group revenue was $7.7 billion, and Intel Foundry posted $5.4 billion.
| Quarter | Revenue (USD) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $12.67B | — |
| Q2 2025 | $12.86B | +0.2% QoQ |
| Q3 2025 | $13.7B | +3% YoY |
| Q4 2025 | $13.7B | -4% YoY |
| FY 2025 | $52.9B | Flat YoY |
| Q1 2026 | $13.6B | +7% YoY |
| Q2 2026 (guide) | $13.8B–$14.8B | +2–9% QoQ |
Source: Intel Q1 2026 Earnings Release (April 23, 2026); Intel FY2025 Annual Report; Macrotrends.net
What Is Intel’s Market Cap in 2026?
Intel’s market cap surpassed $600 billion in May 2026, a recovery that few predicted 12 months earlier. The stock hit an all-time high of $130.57 on May 8, 2026, according to TradingView data. For context, Intel’s market cap sat at just $84.38 billion in January 2025 and bottomed near $86.5 billion in July 2025. The roughly 600% gain over 12 months is the largest in the semiconductor sector during that window.
| Date | Market Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $84.38B | Year-start level |
| July 2025 | $86.51B | Intra-year trough |
| October 2025 | $174.72B | Post-CHIPS Act surge |
| December 2025 | $176.02B | Year-end |
| April 2026 | ~$308B | Pre-Q1 earnings |
| May 8, 2026 | ~$628B | All-time high |
Source: Macrotrends.net; StockAnalysis.com; FinanceCharts.com; TradingView (May 2026)
How Many People Work at Intel?
Intel employed 85,100 people as of December 2025, down 21.85% from 108,900 a year earlier. That 23,800-person cut was the steepest single-year reduction in the company’s history. The downsizing started under the previous leadership and accelerated after Lip-Bu Tan took over as CEO in March 2025, with layoffs concentrated in middle management, the Network and Edge Group, and parts of Intel Foundry Services. Intel’s headcount peaked at 131,900 in December 2022.
| Year-End | Employees | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | 131,900 | +8.92% |
| December 2023 | 124,800 | -5.38% |
| December 2024 | 108,900 | -12.74% |
| December 2025 | 85,100 | -21.85% |
Source: Intel SEC filings; Macrotrends.net; StockAnalysis.com
The workforce shrinkage from 131,900 to 85,100 over three years amounts to a 35.5% reduction, or 46,800 positions eliminated. Revenue per employee rose to approximately $621,000 in FY2025, up from roughly $425,000 in 2023, as the company shed headcount faster than revenue declined.
Intel Foundry and the Terafab Deal
Intel Foundry posted $5.4 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 16% year over year, though most of that came from manufacturing Intel’s own chips. External foundry revenue was $174 million in the quarter. The foundry division reported a $2.4 billion operating loss in Q1 2026, an improvement of $72 million from the prior quarter.
The biggest foundry development in 2026 was the Terafab deal. Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI selected Intel as the primary foundry partner for the $25 billion Terafab chip complex in Texas. Tesla will use Intel’s 14A process — a 1.4nm-class node expected to launch in 2028 — making it the first major external customer for that technology. During Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Elon Musk confirmed the partnership. Intel separately signed a multiyear agreement with Google for volume server CPU production.
Intel CHIPS Act Funding and Capital Moves
Intel secured $8.9 billion in total CHIPS Act funding commitments, with $5.7 billion received during Q3 2025 alone. That federal money supports the build-out of Intel’s US fab network, including the Fab 52 facility in Arizona where Intel 18A wafers are in production.
In April 2026, Intel repurchased the 49% equity interest in its Ireland-based Fab 34 from Apollo Global Management for $7.7 billion in cash and $6.5 billion in new debt — a $14.2 billion total that gives Intel full ownership of the European fab. NVIDIA invested $5.0 billion in Intel common stock in Q3 2025, and SoftBank added $2.0 billion. The Altera and Mobileye partial sales generated $5.2 billion in proceeds.
| Capital Event | Amount | Period |
|---|---|---|
| CHIPS Act total secured | $8.9B | Through Q3 2025 |
| NVIDIA equity investment | $5.0B | Q3 2025 |
| SoftBank equity investment | $2.0B | Q3 2025 |
| Altera + Mobileye partial sales | $5.2B | 2025 |
| Fab 34 Ireland buyback | $14.2B | April 2026 |
| Q1 2026 gross capex | $5.0B | Q1 2026 |
Source: Intel Q3 2025 and Q1 2026 Earnings Releases; Intel corporate filings
Intel Market Cap vs Semiconductor Peers
Intel’s recovery put it back in the conversation with the largest technology companies, though the gap with NVIDIA remains wide. NVIDIA’s market cap stands above $4.7 trillion as of May 2026, roughly 8x Intel’s valuation. Broadcom, TSMC, and Samsung round out the top tier. Intel has gained ground faster than any other name in the group over the past 12 months, largely on the Terafab deal, the Google partnership, and improved foundry outlook.
| Company | Market Cap (May 2026 est.) |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | ~$4.7T+ |
| Broadcom | ~$1.7T+ |
| TSMC | ~$1.2T+ |
| Samsung Electronics | ~$445B |
| Intel | ~$600B+ |
| AMD | ~$416B |
| ASML | ~$410B |
Source: CompaniesMarketCap.com; StockAnalysis.com; TradingView (May 2026)
Intel Q1 2026 Business Segment Breakdown
Client Computing Group (CCG) generated $7.7 billion in Q1 2026, down 6% sequentially but above internal expectations. CCG operating profit was $2.5 billion, equal to a 33% margin. Data Center and AI (DCAI) revenue climbed 22% to $5.1 billion, with server CPU demand outpacing supply. Intel said AI-related businesses made up 60% of total revenue and grew 40% year over year. The foundry segment hit $5.4 billion, with external foundry revenue at $174 million.
Non-GAAP gross margin came in at 41% for Q1 2026, about 650 basis points above guidance. The company attributed the beat to higher volumes, better product mix, improved pricing, and progress on advanced node ramps. Q2 2026 gross margin is guided at 39%, slightly lower due to a larger share of Intel 18A production in the mix — the newer node carries lower margins during its early ramp.
Intel Statistics: Key Figures at a Glance
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| FY 2025 total revenue | $52.9 billion |
| Q1 2026 revenue | $13.6 billion (+7% YoY) |
| Q2 2026 revenue guidance | $13.8B–$14.8B |
| Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS | $0.29 |
| Q1 2026 operating cash flow | $1.1 billion |
| Q1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin | 41% |
| Market cap (May 2026) | ~$600B+ |
| All-time high stock price | $130.57 (May 8, 2026) |
| Employees (Dec 2025) | 85,100 |
| CHIPS Act funding secured | $8.9 billion |
| CEO | Lip-Bu Tan (since March 2025) |
| Server CPU market share (Q3 2025) | 63.3% |
| Fab 34 Ireland buyback | $14.2 billion (April 2026) |
| First Terafab foundry deal | Tesla/SpaceX/xAI (14A node) |
Source: Intel Q1 2026 Earnings; Macrotrends.net; StockAnalysis.com; Wikipedia citing market share data
FAQs
What is Intel’s revenue in 2026?
Intel reported $13.6 billion in Q1 2026 revenue and guided Q2 2026 between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion. Full-year 2025 revenue was $52.9 billion.
How many employees does Intel have in 2026?
Intel had 85,100 employees as of December 2025, a 21.85% decline from 108,900 the prior year. The cuts focused on middle management and non-core engineering roles.
What is Intel’s market cap in May 2026?
Intel’s market cap crossed $600 billion in May 2026, up from roughly $86 billion in July 2025. The stock reached an all-time high of $130.57 on May 8, 2026.
What is the Intel Terafab deal?
Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI selected Intel as the foundry partner for the $25 billion Terafab chip complex in Texas. Intel will use its 14A process, expected to launch in 2028.
Who is Intel’s CEO in 2026?
Lip-Bu Tan has served as Intel’s CEO since March 2025. Under his leadership, Intel posted six consecutive quarters of results above guidance.
Sources:
https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/INTC/intel/revenue
https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/intc/employees/
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/intel-intc-q1-2026-earnings-report.html
With many years of professional experience within transnational corporations in different industries, Richard Jaimes has had the opportunity to lead people and organizations, investigate future topics, create strategies and innovations, consult senior management and translate insights into business advantages. Richard is also a long time senior consultant with Quantumrun Foresight.
