Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the forty-nine research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, twenty-nine have issued a hold recommendation, fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $107.9289.

INTC has been the subject of several analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Intel from $135.00 to $109.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. HC Wainwright set a $150.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, June 29th. DZ Bank raised shares of Intel from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Roth Capital raised their target price on shares of Intel from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th.

Intel Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ INTC opened at $90.20 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $113.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $79.95. Intel has a 52 week low of $18.97 and a 52 week high of $142.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $454.97 billion, a PE ratio of -42.75 and a beta of 2.22.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.21. Intel had a positive return on equity of 2.62% and a negative net margin of 19.79%.The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.10) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 25.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Analysts predict that Intel will post 1.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Intel

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Financially Speaking Inc raised its stake in Intel by 69.2% in the 4th quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 279 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Intel during the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Legacy Bridge LLC bought a new position in Intel during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Intel during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Intel in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Potential Apple supply opportunity: Melius suggested Apple could use Intel alongside its primary processor supplier to reduce manufacturing risk. A win with Apple would strengthen Intel’s foundry ambitions and provide a high-profile customer opportunity. Intel Stock Rises as Analyst Sees Apple Supply Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: AI spending and sector inflows are lifting sentiment: Strong Microsoft and Amazon results renewed confidence in cloud and AI infrastructure spending, helping semiconductor stocks recover. Semiconductor ETFs also attracted substantial new cash this week, creating broader buying support for chip names including Intel. Semiconductor ETFs Draw Cash This Week as Chip Stocks Rally
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish commentary and earnings momentum: Jim Cramer argued that Intel belongs near $110 and said forced selling by the Situational Awareness hedge fund exaggerated the post-earnings decline. Intel’s latest quarterly results also exceeded consensus estimates, with revenue rising more than 25% year over year, while investors continue to focus on its restructuring and improving data-center business. Jim Cramer Says INTC Stock Belongs at $110
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical recovery remains uncertain: Intel has stabilized after a sharp earnings-related selloff, but technical resistance is identified around $98–$102. The stock’s elevated volatility means the rebound could remain susceptible to further reversals. Intel Stock Reclaims Momentum Near Key Resistance
• Negative Sentiment: TSMC is challenging Intel’s packaging advantage: Taiwan Semiconductor is reportedly developing technology similar to Intel’s EMIB advanced packaging, potentially weakening a key differentiator as Nvidia evaluates packaging options. This raises competitive concerns for Intel’s foundry and AI strategy. TSMC Developing Advanced Chip Packaging Technology
• Negative Sentiment: Expectations and valuation risk remain high: After the rebound, investors are demanding evidence that Intel can sustain AI-related growth and execute its costly turnaround. Analysts remain divided, and the company’s negative net margin and ongoing restructuring add to concerns about near-term profitability.

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.