# A $8.9 billion U.S. stake in Intel is now worth nearly $36 billion.

*genai · news · 2026-04-24 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- The U.S. government acquired a 10% stake in Intel at $20.47 per share in 2025.
- Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel weeks after the government stake, reinforcing market confidence.
- Intel's latest earnings beat estimates, with $13.58 billion revenue and $0.29 EPS versus $0.01 expected.
- Analysts now expect sustained Intel growth, driven by AI infrastructure and improved operating margins.

**Companies:** Intel, Nvidia
**Countries:** United States

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