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Intel CFO David Zinsner says customers are seeking long-term agreements for foundry services
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 01:41 AM
Intel is observing increased interest from customers seeking long-term agreements for its semiconductor manufacturing services, indicating a strengthening pipeline for its foundry business.
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Intel CFO David Zinsner recently signaled a strengthening pipeline for the company’s manufacturing business, stating that customers are increasingly asking for long-term agreements for foundry services. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in early March 2026, Zinsner noted that these commitments reflect growing confidence in Intel’s ability to deliver leading-edge nodes, specifically the Intel 18A process. The push for multi-year contracts is a significant milestone for the IDM 2.0 strategy, as it provides the predictable volume necessary to offset the massive capital expenditures required for fabrication.
This demand surge follows a solid Q4 2025 performance, where Intel reported revenue of $13.7 billion and non-GAAP gross margins of 37.9%, both exceeding guidance. The foundry segment is gaining momentum through strategic partnerships, such as the $30 billion co-investment with Brookfield and expanded access for the U.S. Department of Defense via the RAMP-C program. Secure, long-term agreements are expected to improve financial visibility as Intel ramps its next-generation manufacturing capacity to compete with industry leaders like TSMC.
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