Analyst: The long-term profit prospects of Intel's 18A process technology are still unclear.

The Wade Bush Securities Company pointed out in a research report that Intel's launch of the 18A chip manufacturing process and Panther Lake processor, after multiple delays in product releases, is clearly a positive step. However, analysts Matt Bryson and Antoine Legault stated that the profitability timeline and development trajectory of this technology are still unclear. They stated, "We find it difficult to fully assess and model the expected long-term benefits of this technology," and therefore it is not yet sufficient to adjust the forecasts for Intel's earnings per share and profit margin trends. The analyst team maintains a "neutral" rating on Intel stocks, with a target price of $30.