Intel's financial report for the first quarter of 2026 revealed that its performance exceeded expectations for six consecutive quarters, with revenue reaching $13.6 billion, and AI business becoming the core growth engine. The company disclosed that yield improvements have been achieved at three key process nodes—Intel 4, Intel 3, and 18A—bolstering the manufacturing foundation for its product portfolio. Notably, the yield for the 18A process has reached 55%, with mass production expected in the fourth quarter. Intel has also expanded its advanced packaging capacity and signed long-term supply agreements with companies like Google, projecting double-digit growth in server CPU sales for the full year.
