Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC)

Gross Profit Margin

The gross profit margin demonstrates a generally declining trend from 56.01% in the first observed period in 2020 to 31.67% by the end of the projection in 2025. Initial values remain relatively stable in the mid-50% range until early 2022, followed by a continuous decrease, reaching a low point below 33% in the later periods. This downward trajectory suggests increased cost pressures or decreased pricing power over time.

Operating Profit Margin

Operating profit margin shows a downward trend starting around 30.41% in the early 2020 period, declining steadily to negative values by the years 2024 and 2025. Notably, there is a steep contraction after 2022, with margins moving from positive mid-teens percentages to as low as -21.99% by mid-2025. This steep decline indicates severe operating challenges, possibly from rising operating expenses or decreased operational efficiency.

Net Profit Margin

The net profit margin mirrored operating margin trends, initially strong above 20% and peaking near 31.68% in mid-2022. After this peak, the margin fell sharply into negative territory by late 2023 and sustained negative values through 2025, reaching approximately -36.19%. This reflects a significant erosion of profitability at the bottom-line level, potentially from increased interest, taxes, or non-operating losses in addition to operational pressures.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Return on equity declined from approximately 25.79% in early 2020 to negative values in the latter periods, with fluctuations showing minor recovery attempts near early 2024 but ultimately descending to around -19.24% by 2025. This pattern indicates decreasing effectiveness in generating profit from shareholders’ equity, influenced by the observed declines in profit margins and overall profitability deterioration.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Return on assets follows a similar decreasing pattern, starting near 13.65% and dropping below zero from late 2023 onward. After a brief recovery to slightly positive values near early 2024, ROA again declines to roughly -9.99% by the end of the forecast horizon. This trend highlights diminished efficiency in asset utilization to generate profit, consistent with the overall downward financial performance and profitability erosion noted across other metrics.

The quarterly financial data reveals notable trends in revenue, gross margin, and gross profit margin percentages over the examined periods.

Net Revenue

The net revenue figures demonstrate some fluctuations over the quarters. Starting from a high point near 19.8 billion US dollars in early 2020, revenue showed minor variations until a peak around the end of 2021 with figures exceeding 20.5 billion. Subsequently, there is a discernible decline through 2022 and early 2023, reaching a low point close to 11.7 billion US dollars in early 2023. Following this trough, a recovery trend is observed, with revenue rising through late 2023 and into 2024, peaking again above 14 billion before a modest decrease at the end of the latest period.

Gross Margin

Gross margin values display a more pronounced volatility. Early 2020 values were strong, surpassing 12 billion US dollars, but exhibited a general downward trend with some intermittent increases. The margin fell sharply in 2022, reaching lows around 5.5 billion, coinciding with the revenue dip. Post-2022, a partial recovery in gross margin is apparent, climbing back to around 7 billion by late 2023, yet the values remain below the earlier years' levels. The latest quarters in 2024 show another decline, ending below 5 billion.

Gross Profit Margin Percentage

This percentage shows the ratio of gross margin to net revenue and reflects profitability efficiency. Data is partially missing but starting from late 2020, the gross profit margin percentage was consistently above 50%, peaking near 56%. However, from 2021 onwards, this metric experienced a steady decline, falling to the low 30% range by late 2023 and 2024. This indicates reduced profitability on sales, with a steady shrinking of the gross margin relative to revenues despite fluctuations in absolute dollar amounts.

Overall, the data reveals that while net revenue has shown some periods of growth and recovery, gross margins and profitability ratios have experienced a general downward trajectory, particularly evident from 2021 onwards. This suggests increased cost pressures or changes in the product mix affecting profitability, warranting further operational review to address margin compression.

The financial data presents a series of trends over multiple quarters related to operating income, net revenue, and operating profit margin. These indicators show fluctuations reflecting changes in the company's operational performance over time.

Operating Income (Loss)

The operating income demonstrates significant volatility throughout the periods. Initially, the company experienced positive operating income, with figures ranging from approximately 5,000 to 7,000 million USD in 2020. However, starting in early 2022, there is a notable decline with several quarters reporting negative operating income, including substantial losses of up to -9,057 million USD in late 2024. There are brief recoveries, such as the positive 2,585 million USD recorded at the end of 2023, but subsequent quarters revert to losses again, indicating an inconsistent operating performance and potential operational difficulties or increased expenses affecting profitability.

Net Revenue

Net revenue shows a general downward trend from 2020 through the early part of 2023, declining from values near 19,000 to 20,000 million USD down to approximately 11,700 million USD by early 2023. After reaching this lower point, the revenue demonstrates partial recovery, increasing to roughly 15,400 million USD by the end of 2023, but then declines again into 2024, stabilizing around the 12,500 to 14,200 million USD range. This pattern suggests fluctuations in sales volume or pricing power, possibly influenced by market conditions or changes in demand over the analyzed time frame.

Operating Profit Margin

The operating profit margin exhibits strong variability correlated with fluctuations in operating income and net revenue. Margins remained relatively healthy and steady through 2020 and 2021, maintaining values generally above 24%, which indicates solid operational efficiency during that period. Starting in 2022, the margin declines sharply, falling into negative territory with values reaching approximately -22% by the end of 2024. This negative margin period coincides with the losses recorded in operating income, underscoring challenges in cost management or reduced profitability relative to revenue.

Overall, the data reflects a challenging operational environment marked by declining revenues and profitability starting around 2022, with intermittent temporary improvements that were not sustained. The pronounced negative operating income and profit margins towards the latter periods point to significant operational and financial pressures. Monitoring the underlying causes such as cost structure, market dynamics, or strategic initiatives would be necessary to assess future performance prospects.

The financial performance exhibits significant volatility over the observed periods, with notable fluctuations in net income, net revenue, and net profit margin.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Intel

The net income demonstrates a fluctuating pattern with several peaks and troughs. Early periods show positive earnings, peaking at 8,113 million USD in April 2022, followed by a sudden drop to negative values in subsequent quarters. From mid-2022 onwards, the net income reflects increasing instability, with several quarters showing losses, including a substantial loss of 16,639 million USD in September 2024. The variability continues through to the latest reported period, indicating a period of financial distress or restructuring.

Net Revenue

Net revenue shows a general downward trend from 19,828 million USD in March 2020 to fluctuating values around mid-13,000 to 15,000 million USD in the most recent quarters. The revenue peaked again in December 2021 at 20,528 million USD, after which it declined sharply, with values dropping to lows around 11,715 million USD in early 2023. Despite some recovery periods, net revenue did not regain previous peak levels and displayed persistent volatility through the end of the dataset.

Net Profit Margin

Net profit margin data, available from late 2020, reflect profitability declining over time. Initially, margins were strong, reaching approximately 31.68% in April 2022. Post this peak, margins decline steeply, turning negative from early 2023 with values such as -5.06% and worsening to as low as -36.19% by March 2025. The downward trend in profit margin coincides with the net income losses, indicating that profitability challenges intensified significantly in recent periods.

Overall, the patterns reveal that while revenue had periods of recovery and relative stability, net income and profitability ratios have deteriorated significantly, particularly from 2022 onwards. The data suggest operational or market challenges impacting income generation and efficiency, leading to notable losses and negative profit margins in recent quarters.

The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several notable trends in the company's performance over the reviewed periods. Net income attributable to the company exhibits significant volatility, with periods of substantial profit followed by intervals of losses. Initially, net income shows a general ascending trend, peaking notably in early 2022, before sharply declining and entering negative territory in subsequent quarters. This fluctuation suggests a period of financial instability or operational challenges affecting profitability.

Total stockholders' equity demonstrates a more stable and generally upward trajectory across the entire timeframe. Despite minor fluctuations, equity increased steadily from approximately 76 billion to over 99 billion US dollars, indicating consistent growth in the company's net assets. This increase in equity might reflect retained earnings, capital injections, or valuation changes, which contribute positively to the company’s financial strength.

The Return on Equity (ROE) data, albeit incomplete in early periods, shows a downward trend starting from robust double-digit percentages above 20%, gradually decreasing to negative values in the more recent quarters. The initial values above 20% signify efficient use of equity in generating profit, but the progressive decline and eventual negative ROE suggest deteriorating profitability relative to shareholders' equity. Negative ROE in the last quarters highlights challenges in generating returns, which aligns with the observed net income losses.

Net Income (loss) attributable to the company

Exhibits substantial volatility; high profits up to early 2022 followed by sharp declines and sustained losses thereafter.

Notable peak in early 2022 reaching values exceeding 8 billion US dollars, succeeded by losses impacting consecutive quarters.

Recent quarters show significant negative net income, reflecting operational or market challenges.

Total Stockholders’ Equity

Shows consistent growth over the period, increasing from approximately 76 billion to nearly 100 billion US dollars.

Stable growth trend implies strengthening balance sheet and potential accumulation of retained earnings or other equity enhancements.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Starts from strong double-digit figures (above 20%) indicating high profitability in relation to equity.

Experiences a steady decline through subsequent quarters, dipping into negative percentages in later periods.

Negative ROE in recent quarters underscores challenges in generating shareholder returns, correlating with the reported net income losses.

Overall, while the equity base remains solid and growing, profitability metrics reveal significant stress with net income volatility and deteriorating returns on equity. These trends necessitate further investigation into underlying causes, including operational efficiency, market conditions, and cost management strategies to restore sustainable profitability.

The financial data reveals notable fluctuations in net income attributable to Intel over the observed periods. Initially, net income exhibits variability, with peaks and troughs, including a pronounced decline at several points. For example, net income reached a high of 8,113 million US dollars in April 2022, followed by a significant loss of 454 million US dollars in the subsequent quarter. More recently, substantial losses have been recorded, notably -16,639 million US dollars in September 2024, indicating considerable financial challenges during that timeframe. Although there are instances of recovery, such as positive net income in some quarters of 2023 and 2024, the overall pattern suggests instability in profitability.

Total assets have shown a general upward trend, increasing from approximately 147.7 billion US dollars in March 2020 to a peak of about 206.2 billion US dollars in September 2024, before experiencing a slight contraction to 192.2 billion US dollars by March 2025. This growth in asset base might reflect investment activities or expansion initiatives, though the slight decline at the end indicates possible asset disposals or revaluations.

Return on assets (ROA) data, available starting from March 2021, illustrates a declining trend in asset profitability. Early in the period, ROA remained relatively robust, exceeding 12% in several quarters. However, a marked decrease follows, with ROA turning negative from the first quarter of 2023 onward. This shift into negative territory, reaching as low as -9.99% in December 2024, underscores the reduced efficiency with which Intel is generating profits from its assets, correlating with the negative net income periods.

Net Income Trends

Marked volatility with intermittent profitability and losses.

Significant loss periods in late 2022 and especially in late 2024.

Some recovery noted in early 2023 but lacked persistence.

Total Assets

Steady increase over time, nearly 40% growth from early 2020 to late 2024.

Minor decrease in total assets towards the end of the period.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Strong profitability initially, with ROA above 12% in early quarters.

Significant deteriorations starting in 2023, turning negative thereafter.

Lowest observed ROA in late 2024, indicating poor asset utilization efficiency.

Overall, the data suggests that while asset expansion has been a consistent strategy, profitability and efficient use of assets have worsened significantly in the last two years. The declining net income and negative ROA point to operational and possibly market challenges facing the entity during the most recent periods under review.