According to CoinMeta, Intel announced plans to raise $15 billion through the issuance of common stock in order to take advantage of the more than 400% increase in its stock price over the past year. Although the stock price fell by 4% after the announcement, the company stated that this financing will support its expansion in the field of artificial intelligence and its capital expenditures. Intel expects its capital expenditures in 2026 to exceed $20 billion and plans to further increase them in 2027. This financing will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, with the aim of supporting the company's long-term growth and maintaining an investment-grade credit rating.