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symbol: "INTC"
name: "Intel"
date: 2026-10-30
change_pct: -24.16758023258314
direction: "down"
event_type: "earnings"
url: "https://perplo.app/why/INTC/2026-10-30"
updated_at: 2026-10-30T01:07:31.219Z
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# Why Intel (INTC) fell 24.17% on October 30, 2026

Intel (INTC) fell 24.17% on October 30, 2026 — Intel sinks on PC slump, cash burn despite 18A.

## What happened

Intel's earnings call showed progress on its 18A process and growth in data centre, but a slump in PC demand and heavy cash burn overshadowed both, and the stock fell 24.2%.

## Why it moved

Investors weighed the long-dated foundry story against near-term revenue pressure from PCs and negative cash flow.

## Why it matters

Intel is the main test of the Chip Supply Chain theme's domestic foundry leg. If 18A wins outside customers, it matters for the whole supply chain, but the stock shows that progress alone won't offset cyclical PC…

## What would break the thesis

A materially better margin or capex outlook would blunt the bearish read. Watch whether cash burn narrows and whether PC demand stabilizes in the next quarter.

## Sources

- [Intel earnings call: 18A progress and data centre growth offset by PC slump and cash burn](https://investinglive.com/stocks/intel-earnings-call-18a-progress-and-data-centre-growth-offset-by-pc-slump-and-cash-burn/) — ForexLive
- [Why Intel’s stock is sinking toward its worst drop in two years](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-intels-stock-is-sinking-toward-its-worst-drop-in-two-years-492d71a7?mod=mw_rss_topstories) — MarketWatch
- [Nasdaq-100 futures fall as Amazon and Intel swoon after earnings: Live updates](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/29/stock-market-today-live-updates.html) — CNBC

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