Intel's Cost-Cutting Measures

Plus, Boston Beer's tariff impact.

July 25, 2025

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Intel's Cost-Cutting Measures

Intel $INTC ( ▼ 3.66% ) fell by 4.64% in after-hours trading on Thursday after reporting mixed financial results and disclosing a cost-cutting update.

Financials: Intel reported a loss of 10 cents per share in the past quarter, which was lower than expected. It also reported revenue of $12.9 billion, which was better than expected.

Details: The loss in the quarter was due to restructuring charges. Revenue was flat year-over-year, indicating that the business didn’t experience significant growth.

Powering the Story: Intel said it was on track to hit a $17 billion operating expense target this year. It has also completed the majority of its planned 15% headcount reduction, which resulted in those restructuring charges.

Early Bird’s Nest Egg Gains: Despite the company's aggressive cost-cutting measures, investors remain concerned about its financial health.

  • Continued underperformance sends the message that the current cost-cutting measures are not aggressive enough.

  • The underlying operational challenges and lack of clear, profitable growth have left investors unconvinced—at least for now.

Final Thoughts: Intel’s stock has lost half its value in the last 5 years.

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Notables

Notable Earnings Today: AutoNation (NYSE: AN), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), Charter Communications (Nasdaq: CHTR), Centene (NYSE: CNC), HCA (NYSE: HCA), Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), Lear (NYSE: LEA), TriNet Group (NYSE: TNET), Gentex (Nasdaq: GNTX), Saia (Nasdaq: SAIA), Aon (NYSE: AON), First Hawaiian (Nasdaq: FHB), Flagstar Financial (NYSE: FLG), GrafTech International (NYSE: EAF), Moog (NYSE: MOG.A), OneMain Holdings (NYSE: OMF), Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR), Sensient (NYSE: SXT), Stellar Bank (NYSE: STEL), Southside Bancshares (NYSE: SBSI), Wabash National (NYSE: WNC).

Notable IPOs Today: Yorkville Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share (Nasdaq: YORK).

Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Pour Boy Coffee (Honeycomb), Aficionado Distribution (Honeycomb).

Notable Economic Events Today: Durable Goods Orders / Core Durable Goods Orders (8:30 a.m. ET).

Boston Beer's Tariff Impact

Boston Beer Company $SAM ( ▼ 2.89% ) , the maker of Samuel Adams beer, jumped 8.02% in after-hours trading on Thursday after posting mixed financial earnings results.

Financials: Boston Beer reported earnings of $5.45 per share in the past quarter, which was better than expected. Revenue in the quarter was $587.9 million, which was lower than expected.

Powering the story: After originally expecting the new tariffs to cost the company $20 million to $30 million this year, Boston Beer said on Thursday that it only expects to incur costs of $15 million to $20 million.

Final Thoughts: Boston Beer, previously down 33% this year, is trying to turn things around.

Coursera Posts Strong Results

Online course provider Coursera $COUR ( ▲ 1.34% ) surged 24.45% in after-hours trading on Thursday after posting strong financial earnings results.

Financials: Coursera reported earnings of 12 cents per share and revenue of $187 million in the past quarter. Both were better than expected.

Final Thoughts: Coursera is having one of its best years since going public in 2021.

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