Intel shares tumble as supply issues hinder growth forecasts
Intel Corporation shares plummeted 14 percent as weak profit forecasts highlighted supply constraints. The firm is struggling to meet high demand for AI chips.
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Intel Corporation shares plummeted 14% on January 23, 2026, after the company released quarterly profit and revenue forecasts that fell significantly below analyst estimates. This sharp decline is poised to erase more than $35 billion from the market value of the US 
USsemiconductor leader if the losses hold through the day. The market reaction marks a stark reversal for the company, whose stock had gained 84% in 2025 and was up another 47% in January 2026 prior to the earnings announcement. Analysts at TD Cowen suggested the recent rally was largely driven by investor expectations rather than near-term fundamentals.
USsemiconductor leader if the losses hold through the day. The market reaction marks a stark reversal for the company, whose stock had gained 84% in 2025 and was up another 47% in January 2026 prior to the earnings announcement. Analysts at TD Cowen suggested the recent rally was largely driven by investor expectations rather than near-term fundamentals.
