Intel Delivers on Strong Revenue

Wed, 07/20/2011 - 17:31 EDT - Seeking Alpha

By Todd Bunton
Intel (INTC) reported better than expected results for the second quarter after the close today. Earnings per share came in at 59 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents. This marks the chip maker's 10th consecutive positive earnings surprise. EPS rose 16% over the same quarter in 2010.
Revenue Strong
Revenue jumped 22% year-over-year to $13.112 billion, also ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which was $12.807 billion. It was Intel's fifth consecutive quarter of record revenue. The company cited strong corporate demand, the continued rise in mobile devices and Internet traffic, and soaring demand for computing in emerging markets as the main drivers of growth. Each business segment experienced double-digit revenue growth. The PC Client Group experienced revenue growth of 11% while the Data Center Group rose 15%. Intel Atom microprocessor and chipset revenue fell 15% over the same period, however. The gross marginComplete Story »

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