Company / Operating Margin
Intel Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-4.2%
FY2025
5-year range
-22.0% / 30.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+80.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#209 of 286
Information Technology
What the data says
At -4.2%, Intel's operating margin ranks #209 of 286 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching -4.2%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-4.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -37.1%.
Declined from 24.6% to -4.2% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -34.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -37.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#209 of 286 in Information TechnologyTop 73% of 286This company -4.2% Sector average -210.8%
▼
+98.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 80.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 206.6pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.02 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -4.2% | +80.9% |
| FY2024 | -22.0% | -189.3% |
| FY2023 | 24.6% | -19.0% |
| FY2022 | 30.4% | +23.5% |
| FY2021 | 24.6% | -25.2% |
| FY2020 | 32.9% | +7.5% |
| FY2019 | 30.6% | +38.5% |
| FY2018 | 22.1% | -23.1% |
| FY2017 | 28.8% | +30.1% |
| FY2016 | 22.1% | -12.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026