Intel’s weak Q4 outlook triggers sharp sell‑off in Arm shares

Intel forecast Q4 2026 revenue of $15 billion to $16 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.25, well below analyst expectations. The guidance sparked a broad semiconductor sell‑off, pulling Arm Holdings down about 11.8% to $201.81. The decline was amplified by a recent Rule 10b5‑1 share sale by Arm’s CFO of 10,400 shares for roughly $3.12 million.

The drop reduces Arm’s market value and may pressure investors ahead of its fiscal Q2 2027 earnings release. The sector‑wide sentiment shift could affect other chip designers and foundries linked to Intel’s outlook.

  • 1Intel forecast Q4 2026 revenue of $15 billion‑$16 billion, below the consensus of about $17 billion.
  • 2Intel projected adjusted EPS of $0.25 for Q4 2026, versus expectations of $0.43.
  • 3Arm shares fell 11.8% in mid‑day trading, reaching $201.81 from $228.77.
  • 4Arm’s CFO Jason Child sold 10,400 shares for approximately $3.12 million under a Rule 10b5‑1 plan.
  • 5Intel’s third‑quarter revenue was $16.5 billion, up 21% year‑over‑year.
  • 6Intel’s third‑quarter adjusted EPS rose to $0.52 from $0.23.

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