Intel's Largest Daily Surge Since 1987: +23.6% — Q1 Revenue $13.6B Exceeds Guidance by $1.4B

Q1 2026 revenue of $13.6 billion exceeded midpoint guidance by $1.4 billion, with adjusted EPS of $0.29 crushing consensus near zero. Data center revenue climbed 22% year-over-year to $5.1 billion, demonstrating AI demand momentum. Dow fell 0.16%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs with gains of 0.80% and 1.63% respectively.