Intel Corporation Q4 FY2024 Earnings Call

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Quarter Overview

  • Q4 revenue was $14.3B, up 7% sequentially and at the high end of prior guidance. This compares to $13.6B in Q3.
  • Non‑GAAP gross margin was 42.1%, up 260 bps versus guidance due to stronger revenue, improved cost efficiencies, and $1.1B CHIPs Act grant accrual. Q3 gross margin was significantly lower due to impairments.
  • Non‑GAAP EPS was $0.13, slightly above guidance ($0.12).
  • Operating cash flow was $3.2B, down $0.9B sequentially mostly due to restructuring cash outflows.
  • Full‑year 2024 revenue was $53.1B, down 2.1% YoY; full‑year EPS was –$0.13.

Key Business Updates

Intel Products (Client, Data Center, Edge)
  • Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue increased 9% QoQ as PC inventory digestion slowed. Some customers pulled in demand ahead of potential tariff changes.
  • Data Center (DCAI) saw slight QoQ growth with stable traditional server demand.
  • NEX (Networking/Edge) up 7.5% QoQ and over 20% from Q2 lows.
  • Operating profit for Intel Products was $3.6B (28% margin), up $300M sequentially.
  • Intel aims to ship over 100M AI PC systems by end of 2025.
  • New CPU families launching:
    • Panther Lake (Intel 18A) – launching 2H 2025.

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Operator: Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Intel Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question-and-answer. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today's program is being recorded. And now I'd like to introduce your host for today's program, Mr. John Pitzer, Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. John Pitzer: Thank you, Jonathan, and good afternoon to everyone joining us today. By now, you should have received a copy of the Q4 earnings release and earnings presentation, both of which are available on our Investor Relations website, intc.com. For those joining us online today, the earnings presentation is also available in our webcast window. I'm joined today by our Interim co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus; and Dave Zinsner. As you know, Michelle is also CEO of Intel Products; and Dave continues to serve as Intel CFO. In a few moments, Michelle will open up with some summary comments before providing more detail on Intel Products. Dave will then discuss Intel Foundry and the overall financials, including our Q1 guidance. Before we begin, please note that today's discussion contains forward-looking statements based on the environment as we currently see it. And as such, are subject to various risks and uncertainties. It also contains references to non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide useful informatio

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