Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Acquired by Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Ltd. grew its position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 47,658,924 shares of the chip maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 312,485 shares during the quarter. Invesco Ltd.’s holdings in Intel were worth $1,598,957,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new stake in Intel during the second quarter valued at $28,000. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in shares of Intel in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Intel by 89.2% in the third quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 946 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 446 shares during the period. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Intel during the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Intel during the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

INTC has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. HSBC raised Intel from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $26.00 to $50.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. UBS Group set a $51.00 price objective on Intel in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Northland Securities set a $54.00 target price on Intel in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial started coverage on Intel in a research report on Friday, November 21st. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Intel presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $45.74.

Intel Price Performance

NASDAQ:INTC opened at $45.21 on Friday. Intel Corporation has a 12 month low of $17.67 and a 12 month high of $54.60. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $46.22 and a two-hundred day moving average of $38.66. The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market cap of $225.82 billion, a P/E ratio of -565.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 17.78 and a beta of 1.37.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.37 billion. Intel had a negative return on equity of 0.44% and a negative net margin of 0.51%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.13 earnings per share. Intel has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.000 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In other Intel news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total value of $981,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 113,060 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,545,593. This trade represents a 15.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $42.50 per share, for a total transaction of $249,985.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares in the company, valued at $10,514,160. The trade was a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 0.04% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent product announcements (Panther Lake / Core Ultra / Arrow Lake refresh) keep Intel competitive in desktop and mobile chips, supporting near-term revenue and positioning versus AMD. Intel (INTC) Stock Climbs Following Panther Lake Announcement and Processor Launches
• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh/Core Ultra releases have been highlighted by media coverage as performance and price-competitive updates that can help defend market share in desktops and gaming. “Arrow Lake Refresh” Goes Live, Intel Stock Surges
• Positive Sentiment: Intel says it’s targeting break-even margins for its foundry business by 2027, signaling management progress on the capital-intensive turnaround and potential future profitability from external customers. Intel Aims Break-Even Margins for Foundry Business by 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage indicates Intel is operating near capacity amid the AI infrastructure boom, which supports demand for its data-center and manufacturing output. That supply/demand dynamic can underpin revenue momentum. Intel Hits Full Capacity as AI Infrastructure Boom Triggers Global Chip Shortage
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst pieces comparing Intel to other AI-linked tech names highlight valuation and execution contrasts; these are useful context but not immediate catalysts. HubSpot vs. Intel: Which AI-Linked Tech Stock is the Better Bet Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Options/strategy write-ups (e.g., synthetic dividend ideas) reflect investor interest in income/derivative plays on INTC but are strategy pieces rather than company fundamentals. How to Create a 24% Synthetic Dividend on Intel (INTC) Stock Using Options
• Negative Sentiment: New allegations reported in the press claim Intel agreed to let the U.S. government acquire a near-10% stake under questionable circumstances; the story has generated heavy investor concern about governance and reputational risk. That reporting is a likely proximate cause of the decline. “Extortionary Threats by the Government”: Intel Stock Plunges on New Allegations
• Negative Sentiment: A shareholder lawsuit has been reported over the alleged 10% stake deal with the U.S. government, adding legal risk and uncertainty that can prompt selling and pressure valuation until the dispute is resolved or clarified. Intel Shareholder Sues Over 10% Stake Deal With US Government – Report

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.