Why Intel Fell 20% After Hours (Oct 29, 2026)

Intel, up about 150% in 2026, fell about 17-20% after hours on October 29, 2026, after Q4 revenue guidance of $15-16B missed the $17.1B expected.

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Quick overview

Intel was up about 150% in 2026, then fell about 17-20% after hours on October 29, 2026.
Q4 revenue guidance was $15B to $16B versus about $17.1B expected, though Q3 adjusted EPS beat.
Amazon fell about 7% after hours, Alphabet closed down 12% and Bitcoin slid below $79,000.

−20% Intel after hours, Oct 29, 2026
+150% Intel's 2026 gain before the drop
−12% Alphabet close on earnings miss

What happened

Intel was up about 150% in 2026. On Thursday night, October 29, it fell about 17 to 20% after hours on weak guidance. It expects $15 to $16 billion in Q4 revenue, while Wall Street expected about $17.1 billion.

The bigger picture

Amazon fell about 7% after hours on AI spending, and Alphabet closed down 12% on its earnings miss. The Nasdaq fell 1.4% and Bitcoin slid below $79,000 after the Binance hack. Behind most of it is fear that giant AI spending won't pay off.

Watch the 30-second short to see the whole AI selloff in one night.

FAQ

Why did Intel stock fall after earnings in October 2026?

Its Q4 revenue guidance of $15 to $16 billion came in below the roughly $17.1 billion Wall Street expected.