Chipmakers led by Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) are targeting everyday users and businesses with simpler, more efficient computing.
At the same time, analysts weigh how much these moves can support the company’s financial recovery.
Intel Targets Everyday Users With New Chip Launch
Intel introduced its Core Series 3 mobile processors on Thursday to improve performance and battery life for students, families, and small businesses.
The company designed these chips to offer better performance and longer lifespan than older PCs, positioning them as an upgrade option for users on a typical five-year replacement cycle.
Josh Newman, vice president at Intel, said the company aims to expand access to better technology by delivering balanced performance and longer battery life at scale, especially as users seek greater value.
Focus On Simplicity, Scale And Wider Use Cases
Intel built the new processors to support everyday tasks more efficiently while also extending their use beyond laptops into areas such as retail systems, smart buildings, and robotics.
The company plans to roll out more than 70 device designs through partners, giving buyers a wide range of options across price points and form factors.
The chips will become available across consumer and commercial systems starting in April 2026, with additional deployments in business and industrial settings expected later in the year.
Analysts See Margin Gains But Flag PC Weakness
Analysts at Bernstein SocGen Group raised their price forecast on Intel and increased server growth expectations, projecting 36% year-over-year Xeon revenue growth in 2026, while trimming PC outlook assumptions.
Analyst Stacy Rasgon maintained Intel with a Market Perform and raised the price forecast from $36 to $60.
The firm now expects first-quarter 2026 revenue of $12.3 billion with EPS of $0.02, and second-quarter revenue of $12.7 billion with EPS of $0.15, supported by higher margins.
For full-year 2026, Bernstein models $53.3 billion in revenue and $0.82 EPS, below consensus revenue but above EPS estimates, and raised its 2027 forecast to $57.5 billion in revenue and $1.33 EPS.
INTC Price Action: Intel shares were up 4.67% at $67.97 at the time of publication on Thursday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week high, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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