Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Upgraded by Hsbc Global Res to Hold Rating

Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) from a moderate sell rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on INTC. Wedbush reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $30.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a report on Tuesday. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Intel from $21.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Citigroup raised shares of Intel from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $29.00 to $50.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price objective on shares of Intel from $19.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $40.68.

Intel Trading Up 3.4%

NASDAQ:INTC opened at $48.56 on Tuesday. Intel has a 1 year low of $17.67 and a 1 year high of $50.39. The stock has a market cap of $231.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 4,860.86, a P/E/G ratio of 30.67 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $39.35 and a 200-day simple moving average of $32.49.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $13.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.10 billion. Intel had a negative return on equity of 0.75% and a net margin of 0.37%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.46) EPS. Intel has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.080-0.080 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Intel will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Intel

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Focus Financial Network Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Intel by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 10,788 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $398,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Intel by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 50,697 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $1,871,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the period. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in Intel by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,235 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $230,000 after buying an additional 230 shares during the last quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC increased its position in Intel by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 10,564 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $390,000 after buying an additional 241 shares during the period. Finally, Fiduciary Financial Group LLC increased its position in Intel by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. Fiduciary Financial Group LLC now owns 6,994 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $258,000 after buying an additional 247 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Intel News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Wall Street upgrades cite accelerating AI server CPU demand and tighter advanced packaging capacity that could benefit Intel’s foundry and server roadmap. Stock Market Today, Jan. 20: Intel Rises on Analyst Upgrades Highlighting AI Server CPU Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Seaport/Barron’s upgrade highlights Panther Lake CPUs made on Intel’s 18A process as potential share-takers in AI/data-center chips. Intel Can Claw Back Market Share, Analyst Says. The Stock Gets an Upgrade.
• Positive Sentiment: Citi upgraded INTC after strong TSMC results, noting tight TSMC capacity could create foundry opportunity for Intel. Intel (INTC) Stock Upgraded at Citi Following TSMC Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s strong quarter and commentary lifted semiconductor sentiment broadly, reinforcing the AI growth thesis that’s helping Intel’s narrative. 6 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy…
• Positive Sentiment: TipRanks coverage highlights a large Department of War / government-related win that underscores Intel’s conversion of foundry pipeline and large-contract traction. “…One of the Most Ambitious Projects…”: Intel Stock Jumps With Huge Department of War Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC initiated coverage at Sector Perform ($50 PT), acknowledging progress but saying margins and foundry execution need proof. RBC Initiates Intel (INTC) at Sector Perform…
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna reiterated a Hold, noting AI/PC tailwinds but structural data-center headwinds justify a cautious stance. Intel: Near-Term Tailwinds and AI-PC Upside…
• Neutral Sentiment: Options-implied move ahead of the Jan. 22 Q4 print is elevated (~8.8%), signaling investor uncertainty around the upcoming results. Intel (INTC) Q4 Earnings on the Deck: Options Traders Brace…
• Negative Sentiment: Wedbush reaffirmed a neutral stance with a $30 price target, highlighting downside risk if margins and transitions disappoint. Intel had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Wedbush
• Negative Sentiment: Commentators (including Jim Cramer) warn the competitive data‑center market and tight margins mean Intel’s upcoming earnings must show clear progress or the rally could reverse. Jim Cramer States “Given How Competitive That World Is…”
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings (Jan. 22) are the main near-term risk — strong expectations are priced in and a miss on revenue/margins could undo recent gains. Intel Stock Is Already Up 19% in 2026. Can Q4 Earnings Propel It Higher?

About Intel

Intel Corporation, founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon E. Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company is historically notable for introducing the first commercial microprocessor and for driving the x86 architecture that underpins many personal computers and servers. Intel’s core business spans the design, fabrication and marketing of processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.

Intel’s product portfolio includes client and mobile processors marketed under brands such as Intel Core and Pentium, as well as high-performance Xeon processors for data centers and cloud infrastructure.