Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Upgraded to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report published on Saturday morning.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on INTC. Evercore set a $95.00 price target on Intel in a report on Friday, April 24th. HSBC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Roth Capital raised Intel from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Scotiabank began coverage on shares of Intel in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. They set a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Intel from $85.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Intel has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $102.72.

Intel Price Performance

Shares of INTC stock opened at $95.04 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 2.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. Intel has a 12-month low of $18.97 and a 12-month high of $142.35. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $117.79 and a 200-day moving average of $75.90. The firm has a market capitalization of $477.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -153.29 and a beta of 2.18.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.28. The business had revenue of $13.58 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.32 billion. Intel had a positive return on equity of 0.39% and a negative net margin of 5.90%.The firm’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.13 EPS. Intel has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Intel will post 0.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Intel

In related news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 40,256 shares of Intel stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $99.53, for a total value of $4,006,679.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 105,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,458,313.81. This trade represents a 27.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Intel

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Intel by 3,185.7% during the 2nd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 230 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 223 shares in the last quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Intel by 167.0% in the second quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 267 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. Ramsey Quantitative Systems bought a new stake in Intel during the second quarter worth about $50,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Intel during the second quarter worth about $68,000. Finally, Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in Intel during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s expanded Google Cloud partnership and use of Gemini Enterprise could improve chip design efficiency and support enterprise growth. Sundar Pichai Says ‘Great’ to see Intel Using Gemini Enterprise as Chipmaker Expands Google Cloud Partnership for AI-Powered Chip Design
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and options traders are turning more constructive ahead of earnings, with some expecting Intel to post another beat and others positioning for a sizable post-earnings move. Intel Stock (INTC) Faces a Crucial Earnings Test. Options Traders Expect a 15% Move
• Positive Sentiment: Retail investors have been buying INTC shares ahead of Q2 results, suggesting sentiment remains strong despite the recent pullback. Investors Snapping Up INTC Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings, According to Crowd Wisdom Data
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple articles highlighted Intel’s upcoming Q2 earnings release, keeping attention focused on whether management can validate the recent rally and turnaround narrative. Intel (INTC) Stock Price Braces for a 15% Move as Q2 Earnings Near
• Negative Sentiment: Intel is being hit by a broader semiconductor rout as investors worry about slowing AI spending and softer chip-sector momentum. AMD Falls 5%, Intel Drops 4%, NVIDIA Slides 3% Before Recovering as Rotation Hits Semiconductor Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary also questioned Intel’s foundry turnaround and the durability of its AI-related valuation after the stock’s sharp run-up. TSMC’s 68% Margins Show Why Intel’s Foundry Turnaround Won’t Be Easy

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.