Intel vs. Nvidia: Flat Trends vs. Rapid Expansion in Revenue | The Motley Fool

Intel: Flat Baseline With a Recent Growth Uptick

Intel (INTC +4.04%) primarily earns revenue by manufacturing advanced computing processors and technological solutions for client devices and data centers.

It recently commenced the complex installation of specialized production tools at a brand-new manufacturing facility in Arizona and concurrently faced a major lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the administrative management of its internal employee retirement investment plans.

Nvidia: Rapid and Unbroken Revenue Expansion Trend

Nvidia (NVDA +2.39%) primarily earns revenue by selling advanced graphics processors and computational networking solutions for high-performance computing operations.

It recently committed $1 billion toward independent scientific research initiatives over a five-year period, while simultaneously expanding its large-scale corporate share repurchase program by an additional $150 billion in total authorization capacity to manage its outstanding equity.

Why Revenue Matters for Investors

Revenue here refers to the data provider’s standardized income statement revenue line item, and tracking it over time indicates whether a business is reliably attracting paying customers.

Quarterly Revenue for Intel and Nvidia Over Time