Intel Considers Strategic Options Amid Investor Enthusiasm and Market Challenges

Intel rises as report of chipmaker exploring options stokes investor enthusiasm

Intel is also discussing potentially scrapping some factory projects, the report said. Building and expanding chip production sites is at the core of Intel's turnaround efforts focused on becoming a contract manufacturer for other chip firms - a capital intensive undertaking that has strained the company's finances. Intel's market value was set to rise by nearly $3 billion on Friday, after falling below the $100 billion mark earlier in August for the first time in three decades. The report provided some relief to investors, many of whom see Intel splitting its business as an ideal option as the company trudges through the AI era and trails chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD. Intel's shares have fallen about 60% so far this year, compared with a less than 2% year-to-date drop for AMD. Nvidia's shares have more than doubled in value this year. Intel's disappointing quarterly report earlier in August, coupled with the company pausing its dividend and announcing layoffs impacting 15% of its workforce, have deepened the stock's slump. The stock trades at about 24 times expected earnings, compared with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.6 for AMD. Nvidia trades at 33.7 times expected earnings. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)

Intel rises as report of chipmaker exploring options cheers glum investors

Intel is also discussing potentially scrapping some factory projects, the report said. Building and expanding chip production sites is at the core of Intel's turnaround efforts focused on becoming a contract manufacturer for other chip firms - a capital intensive undertaking that has strained the company's finances. Intel's market value was set to rise by more than $4 billion on Friday, after falling below the $100 billion mark earlier in August for the first time in three decades. The report provided some relief to investors, many of whom see Intel splitting its business as an ideal option as the company trudges through the AI era and trails chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD. Intel's shares have fallen about 60% so far this year, compared with a less than 2% year-to-date drop for AMD. Nvidia's shares have more than doubled in value this year. Intel's disappointing quarterly report earlier in August, coupled with the company pausing its dividend and announcing layoffs impacting 15% of its workforce, have deepened the stock's slump. The stock is trading at about 24 times expected earnings, compared with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.6 for AMD. Nvidia trades at 33.7 times expected earnings. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)

Intel rises as report of chipmaker exploring options stokes investor enthusiasm

(Reuters) - Intel's shares rose more than 3% before the bell on Friday, as a report of the struggling chipmaker exploring options that could include a merger or a split induced some investor enthusiasm after one of the stock's worst slumps in decades. The company is working with investment bankers and considering various options such as separating its flagship product business from its money-losing manufacturing unit, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Intel is also discussing potentially scrapping some factory projects, the report said. Building and expanding chip production sites is at the core of Intel's turnaround efforts focused on becoming a contract manufacturer for other chip firms - a capital intensive undertaking that has strained the company's finances. Intel's market value was set to rise by nearly $3 billion on Friday, after falling below the $100 billion mark earlier in August for the first time in three decades. The report provided some relief to investors, many of whom see Intel splitting its business as an ideal option as the company trudges through the AI era and trails chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD. Intel's shares have fallen about 60% so far this year, compared with a less than 2% year-to-date drop for AMD. Nvidia's shares have more than doubled in value this year. Intel's disappointing quarterly report earlier in August, coupled with the company pausing its dividend and announcing layoffs impacting 15% of its workforce, have deepened the stock's slump. The stock trades at about 24 times expected earnings, compared with a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.6 for AMD. Nvidia trades at 33.7 times expected earnings. (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)

What's Going On With Intel Stock On Friday? - Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)

Intel faces scrutiny for downsizing despite pursuing $20 billion U.S. chip subsidy, eyes strategic options in September. Intel Corp INTC is weighing strategic options, including splitting its product design and manufacturing businesses. The plan includes scrapping factory projects and potential mergers and acquisitions, Bloomberg cites familiar sources. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are advising Intel regarding the strategic options that the chipmaker proposes to place to its board during a meeting in September. The stock price gained after the report in premarket trading. Sources expect a potential separation or sale of Intel's foundry division to be unlikely as it has yet to win external customers to compete with contract chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM Sources also expect Intel to postpone some of its expansion plans. Recently, Republican Senator Rick Scott called out Intel for its workforce downsizing plans despite being a contender for a $20 billion U.S. chip subsidy that aims to create over 10,000 manufacturing jobs and 20,000 construction jobs in the U.S. After its dismal second-quarter print, Intel disclosed a $10 billion cost-reduction plan, including plans to slash headcount by over 15%. Intel stock has plunged 42% in the last 12 months as its PC and data center segments struggled due to enterprises' shift to artificial intelligence. Taiwan Semiconductor gained over 78%, and Nvidia Corp NVDA gained 139% by tapping the AI frenzy. Price Action: INTC stock is up by 2.88% at $20.71 premarket at last check Friday. Image via Shutterstock Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs