Forget Intel: Consider These Stocks Instead
Intel's stock has surged 159.57% year-to-date, but its fundamentals are deteriorating with a GAAP net loss of $3.73 billion in Q1 FY26. Investors are advised to consider alternative stocks like Amkor Technology, ASE Technology Holding, and Kulicke & Soffa, which are benefiting from AI packaging.
Intel's stock has risen 159.57% year-to-date, driven by a turnaround narrative around AI inference. However, its Q1 FY26 results revealed a GAAP net loss of $3.73 billion, driven by a $4.07 billion restructuring charge. The company's foundry business posted a $2.51 billion operating loss in Q4 2025. In contrast, Amkor Technology, ASE Technology Holding, and Kulicke & Soffa are benefiting from AI packaging. Amkor Technology reported its fourth consecutive EPS beat, with Q1 FY26 non-GAAP EPS of $0.33. ASE Technology Holding's Q1 FY26 ATM revenue rose 29.7% YoY, and Kulicke & Soffa's Q1 FY26 EPS of $0.44 beat consensus. These companies are returning capital to shareholders, unlike Intel, which has suspended its dividend.
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