CLAIM #32279 · Intel Corporation (INTC) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 23, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“As a reminder, Intel Foundry carries the bulk of the cost associated with the early ramp of Intel 18A, and we expect Intel Foundry’s operating loss to improve through the year as 18A continues to ramp into volume and yields improve further.”
David Zinsner · CFO
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Look at: Intel Foundry segment operating loss, quarterly, reported in USD
It came true if: Intel Foundry operating loss in Q4 2026 is smaller (less negative) than the Q1 2026 operating loss of $2.4 billion
Where: Intel quarterly earnings release / 10-Q, Intel Foundry segment operating results
In context
“y, and networking orchestration. Lastly, DCAI also established a multiyear collaboration with SambaNova to design a next-generation heterogeneous AI inference architecture combining SambaNova’s RDUs and Intel Xeon 6 processors. Intel Foundry delivered revenue of $5.4 billion, up 20% sequentially, on increased EUV wafer mix driven by Intel 3, and significant growth in advanced packaging. External foundry revenue was $174 million in the quarter. Intel Foundry operating loss in Q1 was $2.4 billion, improved $72 million quarter-over-quarter as better yields across Intel 4, Intel 3, and 18A drove higher gross margins. This was mostly offset by increased operating expenses associated with an intentional step-up in Intel 14A investments to support both internal and external customer evaluations. As a reminder, Intel Foundry carries the bulk of the cost associated with the early ramp of Intel 18A, and we expect Intel Foundry’s operating loss to improve through the year as 18A continues to ramp into volume and yields improve further. Within the quarter, Intel Foundry delivered output above our expectations, drove steady improvements in yields, and met key 14A milestones. Intel Foundry also added to its backlog of advanced packaging services and announced a multiyear expansion of our back-end facilities in Malaysia. This expansion will help support the committed demand that will begin to convert to revenue in 2027. Turning to All Other. Revenue came in at $628 million and was up 9% sequentially due to a strong quarter for Mobileye. Collectively, the category delivered an operating profit of $102 million. Now turning to guidance. As we look ahead, we remain mindful that the macroeconomic and geopolitical environments are dynamic. Views on global growth, policy, and trade continue to shape customer behavior and investmen”
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