Intel Corporation $INTC Stock: Rakuten Investment Management Inc. Boosts Stake

Rakuten Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 16.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,463,998 shares of the chip maker’s stock after buying an additional 202,975 shares during the quarter. Intel accounts for about 0.4% of Rakuten Investment Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest holding. Rakuten Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Intel were worth $169,721,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vestor Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel in the first quarter valued at $9,441,000. World Investment Advisors raised its position in Intel by 11.2% during the first quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 62,876 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $2,775,000 after acquiring an additional 6,326 shares in the last quarter. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in Intel during the second quarter worth $4,995,000. Western Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Intel by 57.7% during the first quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 21,223 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $937,000 after acquiring an additional 7,764 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in Intel by 4.7% in the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,493,552 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $208,541,000 after acquiring an additional 67,588 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on INTC shares. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Intel from $108.00 to $72.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 30th. HSBC reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Intel in a report on Friday, July 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley set a $85.00 price target on Intel in a report on Monday, October 19th. Finally, Susquehanna lowered their price target on Intel from $105.00 to $75.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $97.42.

Intel Trading Up 1.0%

INTC stock opened at $60.55 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $321.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -25.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 6.25 and a beta of 2.42. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $99.97 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $86.48. Intel Corporation has a one year low of $32.89 and a one year high of $142.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 2.31 and a quick ratio of 1.86.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The chip maker reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $16.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.56 billion. Intel had a negative net margin of 20.09% and a positive return on equity of 4.70%. Intel’s quarterly revenue was up 20.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.23 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Intel Corporation will post 1.07 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $95.00 per share, for a total transaction of $9,999,985.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,314,669 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $124,893,555. The trade was a 8.70% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chip stocks broadly bounced, providing a lift to Intel after its sharp post-earnings decline. Investors are also considering longer-term growth opportunities in data centers, foundry services and advanced packaging. Article: What’s Going on with Intel Stock on Tuesday?
• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s data-center sales reportedly surged 78%, and the segment generated more operating profit than its client business. Its third-quarter earnings also topped expectations, with revenue up year over year—evidence that AI and server demand remains a potential growth driver. Article: Intel Drops 31% in a Day as Data Center Sales Jump 78%
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary sees the steep selloff as a possible turnaround opportunity, while other analysts remain cautious. The rebound may therefore reflect bargain hunting rather than broad confidence that Intel’s recovery is on track. Article: Intel Stock Ticks Back Up
• Negative Sentiment: Intel’s soft fourth-quarter outlook and concerns about 2027 forecasts remain a key overhang. Weak PC demand, inventory cuts and a factory disruption are pressuring sales and margins despite server strength. Article: Why Is Intel Stock Crashing?
• Negative Sentiment: Intel expects another year without positive free cash flow, highlighting the cost and execution risks of its foundry turnaround. Article: Intel’s Cash Flow Problems Are Much Bigger Than You Think

Intel Profile

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computing and connectivity products. Its portfolio includes Intel Core processors for personal computers, Xeon processors for data centers and enterprise systems, and products for networking, edge computing, graphics, and artificial intelligence workloads.

Through Intel Foundry, the company also provides semiconductor manufacturing and technology-development services for external customers. Intel develops process technologies, advanced packaging, and other manufacturing capabilities intended to support its own products and third-party chip designs.

Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel helped establish the modern microprocessor industry and has historically supplied processors for PCs, servers, and other computing systems.