Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Trading Up 4.4% – Time to Buy?

Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) rose 4.4% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $92.95 and last traded at $92.09. Approximately 99,503,133 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 17% from the average session volume of 119,222,078 shares. The stock had previously closed at $88.24.

More Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Nvidia outlook lifts chip stocks: Nvidia’s forecast for approximately 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028 and commentary about sustained AI infrastructure demand helped lift semiconductor shares, including Intel. Why is AMD stock falling while Intel stock rises after Nvidia’s earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: Potential AI infrastructure opportunity: Intel is reportedly making progress in AI infrastructure through a new connection with Advantech, supporting the investment case that Intel can participate in the expansion beyond traditional PC chips. Intel Stock Gains with New Advantech Connection
• Positive Sentiment: Turnaround and valuation appeal: Recent coverage highlighted Intel’s 25% year-over-year quarterly revenue growth, improved cash generation and potential value appeal as investors look for alternative beneficiaries of AI-related demand. Is Intel Back in Focus?
• Neutral Sentiment: Government policy remains a catalyst and risk: Reports of potential broad U.S. tariffs on chips increased speculation that domestic manufacturers such as Intel could receive strategic support, but the policy’s scope and financial impact remain uncertain. Why Is Intel Stock Surging on Thursday?
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and dilution concerns persist: Analysts continue to warn about Intel’s competitive challenges, while the company’s large stock offering to raise capital could dilute existing shareholders and leaves the turnaround dependent on substantial future investment. Simon Leopold Offers Warning

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on INTC. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Intel from $45.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Melius Research set a $150.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Seaport Research Partners restated a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Northland Securities downgraded Intel from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Intel from $81.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $107.46.

Intel Stock Performance

The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $106.37 and its 200-day moving average price is $86.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.60, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The company has a market cap of $464.50 billion, a P/E ratio of -43.64 and a beta of 2.22.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 company had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.10) EPS. Intel’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Intel Corporation will post 1.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In related news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $95.00 per share, for a total transaction of $9,999,985.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 1,314,669 shares in the company, valued at approximately $124,893,555. This trade represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Intel

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. iA Global Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 17.0% during the fourth quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 593,043 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $21,883,000 after purchasing an additional 86,189 shares during the period. Whalerock Point Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Intel during the 4th quarter worth $205,000. Heritage Investment Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Intel in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $219,000. Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Inc. acquired a new stake in Intel in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $185,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in Intel by 5.7% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 255,261 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $9,419,000 after acquiring an additional 13,858 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

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.