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Intel: Why Did the Stock Drop 14% After a Weak Forecast?

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Intel shares plummeted 14% following Q4 earnings despite beating revenue and EPS expectations. The stock decline was driven by weak Q1 2026 guidance, persistent manufacturing problems, supply shortages, and CEO Lip-Bu Tan's acknowledgment of production difficulties. While the Data Center and AI segment showed 9% growth, the Client Computing Group declined 7%, and the company projected breakeven adjusted EPS for Q1 versus analyst expectations of 5 cents.
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