Intel Q2 Preview: Why I Expect More Pain, Offsetting All Gains

  • Intel is losing market share at an accelerated pace in its core markets of servers and CPUs. The company is growing at a woefully slow pace, versus competitors. Management is focused on cost-cutting, margin improvement, and reduction of cash burn. These are small positives, but not enough to offset its poor revenue performance. Valuation is elevated relative to historical norms, which is unwarranted, given deteriorating earnings fundamentals.