Intel Corporation today reported first-quarter 2021 financial results. "Intel delivered strong first-quarter results driven by exceptional demand for our leadership products and outstanding execution by our team. The response to our new IDM 2.0 strategy has been extraordinary, our product roadmap is gaining momentum, and we're rapidly progressing our plans with re-invigorated focus on innovation and execution," said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. "This is a pivotal year for Intel. We are setting our strategic foundation and investing to accelerate our trajectory and capitalize on the explosive growth in semiconductors that power our increasingly digital world."
First-quarter 2021 GAAP operating margin, net income, tax rate, and EPS results reflect the impact of a charge related to VLSI litigation. Intel strongly disagrees with the jury's verdict in March and intends to appeal. In the first quarter, the company generated $5.5 billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $1.4 billion, and used $2.3 billion to repurchase stock.