# The U.S. government made an unusual move last summer when it acquired a 10% stake in Intel by purchasing 433.3 million shares at $20.47 per share.

*business · news · 2026-05-06 · Barchart*

## Key points

- The U.S. government acquired a 10% stake in Intel for $8.9 billion last summer.
- Intel’s Q1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin was 41%, beating guidance by 650 basis points.
- CPU-to-GPU ratios in AI deployments are nearing parity, boosting Intel’s relevance in AI workloads.
- Intel has a new multiyear agreement to supply Xeon processors to Google's data centers.
- Intel 18A node yields are ahead of internal targets despite early ramp margin headwinds.

**Companies:** Intel, Alphabet, Tesla
**Countries:** United States

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