Intel CorporationBetter-than-expected Q1 results and $8.9B government investment

Intel's stock has surged about 259% year to date and 528% over the past 12 months, driven by a U.S. government investment of $8.9 billion, new chip manufacturing agreements, and better-than-expected first-quarter results. The company has secured deals to manufacture processors for Alphabet, SpaceX, Tesla, and potentially Apple, while its foundry business sales rose 16% to $5.4 billion. However, Intel's price-to-earnings ratio exceeds 900, far above the tech sector average of 37, and its foundry business remains unprofitable with a $2.4 billion operating loss in the first quarter of 2026. The rapid share price increase appears driven by momentum and headline optimism rather than fundamental financial improvements, raising concerns about whether it is too late to buy.
Intel CorporationBetter-than-expected Q1 results and $8.9B government investment
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