Intel's stock jumps as chipmaker rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years

Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. The stock rose about 4% in extended trading.

Here's how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates

Earnings per share : 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected

: 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected Revenue: $16.1 billion, versus $14.42 billion expected

Intel shares are up over 170% so far in 2026 as of Thursday's close after soaring 84% last year, when the U.S. government took a 10% stake in the company as part of an effort to support U.S. chip manufacturing. However, the stock has been in a slump more recently, dropping 28% in July.

Despite the recent downturn, the company is getting a boost from the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom, which is helping sales of its server processors. Intel's 25% revenue growth was the fastest for any period in almost 15 years.

"AI is driving unprecedented demand for compute," CEO Lip-Bu Tan said in the statement. "As we continue to execute, Intel is well-positioned to capture sustainable growth across our CPU franchise."

For the current quarter, Intel said it expects adjusted earnings per share of 38 cents on revenue between $15.8 billion and $16.8 billion. Analysts were expecting revenue of $15.1 billion and EPS of 27 cents, according to LSEG.