Intel Corporation Q2 FY2023 Earnings Call
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Quarter Overview
- Intel reported Q2 revenue of $12.9B, beating midpoint guidance by over $900M.
- Returned to profitability with EPS of $0.13, beating guidance by $0.17.
- Gross margin reached 39.8%, up 230 bps versus guidance.
- Operating cash flow improved to $2.8B, up $4.6B sequentially.
- Inventory reduced by $1B; AR declined by $850M reflecting stronger cash discipline.
- Intel raised full-year guidance, expects sequential revenue growth throughout 2023.
Business & Strategy Highlights
- The company continues executing on its IDM 2.0 strategy and remains on track for “5 nodes in 4 years.”
- Intel emphasized accelerating demand for AI across client, data center, network, edge and foundry businesses.
- Intel Foundry Services (IFS) revenue grew 4x YoY, nearly doubling sequentially.
- Major new customer wins at IFS include Boeing, Northrop Grumman (RAMP‑C program), and Ericsson for 18A-based 5G silicon.
- Intel announced expanded investment in semiconductor facilities in Germany and a new assembly/test site in Poland.
- Submitted first U.S. CHIPS Act funding application for Arizona fab expansion; three more applications coming in Q3.
- Intel expects net capital intensity in the mid‑30% range across 2023–2024, with capital offsets trending toward the high end of its 20–30% target.
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