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Intel says, "What Recession?" (INTC)

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) has reported its earnings.  The chip and processor giant posted $0.28 EPS and $9.5 Billion in revenues.  Gross margin was 55.4%.  First Call estimates were $0.25 EPS on $9.32 Billion in revenues and prior guidance was $9.0 to $9.6 Billion in revenues and 56% margins plus or minus.

For next quarter it is offering guidance of $10.0 billion to $10.6 billion in revenues and 58% gross margin plus/minus a couple points.  First Call shows next quarter estimates as $0.34 EPS on $10.07 Billion in revenues.  It is forecasting 57% plus/minus a couple points for fiscal 2008, but did not give revenue or EPS guidance.  Estimates for fiscal 2008 are $1.25 EPS on $39.94 Billion in revenues.

Intel traded up 1.17% at $20.71 at the close and shares are initially up 3% at $21.35 in the initial after-hours reaction before going right back to flat.  The post-earnings whip saws continue.

Jon C. Ogg
July 15, 2008

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