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Intel Q2 sees ‘strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years’
Intel has announced its strongest revenue growth in over 15 years, achieving $16.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This figure represents a 25% increase from $12.9 billion reported in the same quarter last year. The growth has exceeded analyst expectations, largely driven by the surge in demand for AI computing solutions. Gross margin has also improved significantly, reaching around 40%. Intel projects continued revenue growth for the upcoming quarter, reinforcing its commitment to invest in infrastructure to support this expanding market.
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Published 24 Jul 2026, 14:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Q2 revenue reached $16.1 billion, up 25% year-on-year.
- AI-driven products and foundry services were major revenue contributors.
- Gross margins improved to approximately 40% from 28% year-on-year.
- $7 billion generated in cash from operations in the quarter.
- Intel plans further investments to support anticipated growth.
Interesting facts
- This quarter marks Intel's best revenue performance in over 15 years.
- The data centre and AI division saw a remarkable 59% growth.
- Intel's foundry revenue grew by 31% compared to last year.