Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Sold by Welch & Forbes LLC

Welch & Forbes LLC cut its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 27.0% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 146,706 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 54,307 shares during the period. Welch & Forbes LLC’s holdings in Intel were worth $4,922,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 271.8% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 34,201 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $766,000 after buying an additional 25,001 shares in the last quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Intel by 10.6% in the 2nd quarter. Pure Financial Advisors LLC now owns 23,505 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $527,000 after acquiring an additional 2,261 shares during the last quarter. Naples Global Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Intel by 9.6% in the 2nd quarter. Naples Global Advisors LLC now owns 14,558 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $326,000 after purchasing an additional 1,278 shares in the last quarter. Hilltop National Bank acquired a new position in shares of Intel during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $161,000. Finally, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. grew its position in shares of Intel by 5.1% in the second quarter. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. now owns 44,563 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $998,000 after purchasing an additional 2,169 shares in the last quarter. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Intel Price Performance

Shares of INTC opened at $46.47 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $41.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $33.81. The stock has a market cap of $232.12 billion, a PE ratio of -580.80, a P/E/G ratio of 15.71 and a beta of 1.35. Intel Corporation has a 1-year low of $17.67 and a 1-year high of $54.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 2.02 and a quick ratio of 1.65.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.07. Intel had a negative net margin of 0.51% and a negative return on equity of 0.44%. The firm had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.37 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.13 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.000 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

INTC has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Melius Research upgraded Intel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Mizuho set a $48.00 price target on Intel in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Wedbush reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $30.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Intel from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Northland Securities set a $54.00 target price on shares of Intel in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Intel has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $45.65.

Intel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel is doubling down on advanced manufacturing by making a big strategic bet on ASML’s next‑gen lithography systems — a move that supports its long‑term foundry competitiveness. Intel Just Made a Big Bet on ASML’s Next‑Gen Technology
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying reported by an Intel executive (EVP purchase disclosed) is a near‑term supportive signal showing internal confidence. Intel EVP Acquires $249,985.00 in Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage highlights that supply constraints at TSMC and elevated data‑center demand could create opportunities for Intel’s foundry push — a tailwind for long‑term revenue if execution holds. Why TSMC’s Capacity Nightmare Is Intel’s Foundry Dream
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note Nvidia could be the real catalyst (or obstacle) for Intel’s 18A/14A roadmap — the potential upside depends entirely on whether large GPU customers commit to Intel’s nodes. Intel: The Real Catalyst Could Be Nvidia For 18A/14A
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier reports that Nvidia was considering using Intel for packaging/manufacturing in 2028 create optionality — helpful background but not an immediate revenue driver. Nvidia’s Next‑Gen GPU Could be Coming to Intel Foundry
• Negative Sentiment: Newer reports say Nvidia raised doubts about using Intel’s 18A process — that uncertainty hit sentiment today because a major Nvidia commitment would materially validate Intel’s foundry story. Intel Stock Takes a Hit as Nvidia Doubts Emerge
• Negative Sentiment: Follow‑up reporting says Nvidia tested Intel’s 18A and chose not to use it — a high‑profile setback that deepens concerns over Intel’s ability to land marquee foundry clients. Nvidia Just Dealt a Devastating Blow To Intel
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain sensitive to Intel’s recent disappointing Q1 guidance and post‑earnings selloff; several outlets highlight analyst caution (DZ Bank reiterating a sell, Sanford Bernstein neutral), keeping pressure on the stock until execution and orders improve. Intel “Sell” Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank Sanford C. Bernstein Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Intel

Insider Activity at Intel

In other news, EVP David Zinsner acquired 5,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,514,160. This represents a 2.44% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.04% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.