LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. Increases Stake in Intel Corporation $INTC

LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. boosted its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 60.2% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 67,112 shares of the chip maker’s stock after buying an additional 25,232 shares during the quarter. LGT Fund Management Co Ltd.’s holdings in Intel were worth $2,962,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Financially Speaking Inc increased its stake in shares of Intel by 69.2% in the fourth quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in Intel in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Legacy Bridge LLC purchased a new position in Intel in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Intel in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in Intel during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Intel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stifel raised its price target on Intel to $120 from $75, signaling continued confidence in the company’s recovery trajectory. Benzinga report on Stifel target hike
• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s operating margins are improving, with recent commentary noting non-GAAP operating income of $1.7 billion and margin expansion to 12.3% in Q1 2026, supporting the turnaround story. Zacks article on improving margins
• Positive Sentiment: Articles pointed to Intel’s turnaround gaining credibility, citing revenue beats, growth in data center and AI sales, and progress at its 18A manufacturing node. 247WallSt turnaround article
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC remained constructive on Intel but the stock still fell despite that support, suggesting investors are focusing more on valuation and sector rotation than on bullish commentary alone. TipRanks/HSBC mention
• Neutral Sentiment: Intel’s upcoming Q2 earnings on July 23 remain a key catalyst, with investors looking for confirmation that recent operational improvements are sustainable. TipRanks Wells Fargo earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports said Intel was hit by a broad semiconductor selloff and profit-taking, which pressured the stock alongside peers like AMD and Micron. Yahoo Finance article on Intel shares down today
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish analyst and short-seller commentary also weighed on sentiment, including JPMorgan naming Intel a high-conviction short idea and other notes warning the stock may be expensive after its big rally. Benzinga JPMorgan short idea article

Analyst Ratings Changes

INTC has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. HC Wainwright set a $150.00 price target on Intel in a report on Monday, June 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $80.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price objective on Intel from $30.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their target price on Intel from $90.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $97.88.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In related news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 40,256 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.53, for a total value of $4,006,679.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 105,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,458,313.81. This trade represents a 27.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Intel Price Performance

NASDAQ:INTC opened at $109.84 on Monday. Intel Corporation has a 52-week low of $18.97 and a 52-week high of $142.35. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $118.67 and a 200 day moving average of $73.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 2.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $552.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -177.16 and a beta of 2.18.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.28. Intel had a positive return on equity of 0.39% and a negative net margin of 5.90%.The business had revenue of $13.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.32 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.13 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post 0.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.