Intel stock price tumbles 17% on outlook shock — what to watch before Monday’s open
New York, Jan 25, 2026, 05:20 EST — Market closed
Intel (INTC.O) shares ended the day down 17%, closing at $45.07. Roughly 295 million shares traded hands during the session, putting the chipmaker in a tough spot heading into the new week.
The selloff comes at a tricky time for Intel. The stock had been riding a turnaround narrative, but Friday’s drop brought the focus sharply back to fundamentals: can Intel deliver enough product, and can it maintain its margins while doing so.
Late Thursday, Intel projected first-quarter revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion, falling short of analysts’ $12.51 billion consensus. The chipmaker said it’s struggling to keep up with demand for its AI data center server…
