Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Trading Up 11.7% Following Analyst Upgrade
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyShares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) shot up 11.7% during mid-day trading on Wednesday after Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on the stock from $35.00 to $36.00. Sanford C. Bernstein currently has a market perform rating on the stock. Intel traded as high as $54.41 and last traded at $54.22. 217,565,944 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 62% from the average session volume of 134,259,141 shares. The stock had previously closed at $48.56.
Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Susquehanna upped their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. DZ Bank reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Intel from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on shares of Intel from $19.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Intel from $21.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $40.86.
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Key Headlines Impacting Intel
Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street momentum ahead of earnings: headlines report a sharp pre-earnings rally that lifted the shares to multiyear highs as traders bet Q4 will show progress on AI/server demand and execution. Intel’s stock jumps 10% to highest since early 2022 ahead of earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and “sold‑out” server CPU narrative: multiple firms (Seaport, HSBC, Citi and others) have moved more bullishly on INTC, citing Panther Lake/18A process progress and tight server CPU demand — a key catalyst for near‑term upside. Intel Stock Rises Again After Upgrades. Why Wall Street Is Warming to It.
- Positive Sentiment: Fundamental driver — AI data‑center demand and turnaround narrative: coverage notes investors are betting CEO Lip‑Bu Tan’s turnaround is taking root and that fast data‑center buildouts are boosting demand for Intel’s server chips. Intel results to spotlight turnaround efforts as AI data centers boost chip demand
- Neutral Sentiment: Expected post‑earnings volatility: options traders and market commentators expect a sizable share move around the Q4 report, so gains could be reversed or amplified depending on guidance and margin detail. Here’s How Much Traders Expect Intel Stock to Move After Earnings This Week
- Neutral Sentiment: Higher stock level raises the bar for results: market commentary warns that the recent run-up increases expectations — earnings will need clear margin and foundry execution signals to justify the rally. Intel’s stock soars toward a four-year high, raising the bar for earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Risks on margins and execution: some analysts and commentators remain cautious about gross‑margin recovery and the ability of Intel’s foundry push to consistently win high‑margin customers — a weak print or cautious guidance could trigger a sharp pullback. Jim Cramer States “Given How Competitive That World Is, Intel’s Actual Earnings May Not Be Big Enough”
- Negative Sentiment: Specific operational concerns flagged by bearish coverage: investigative/commentary pieces highlight emerging issues that could surface in the report or guidance, adding downside risk if management doesn’t show clear execution progress. Intel Has A New Problem
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 271.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 34,201 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $766,000 after purchasing an additional 25,001 shares in the last quarter. CX Institutional lifted its stake in Intel by 9.0% in the second quarter. CX Institutional now owns 20,761 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $465,000 after buying an additional 1,716 shares during the last quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC grew its stake in shares of Intel by 4.2% in the second quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC now owns 55,930 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $1,253,000 after purchasing an additional 2,263 shares in the last quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Intel in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,477,000. Finally, U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Intel by 2.8% during the 2nd quarter. U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 59,061 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $1,323,000 after purchasing an additional 1,620 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Intel Stock Up 11.7%
The stock’s fifty day moving average is $39.35 and its two-hundred day moving average is $32.49. The stock has a market capitalization of $259.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 5,427.43, a PEG ratio of 30.67 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 1.25.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter. Intel had a net margin of 0.37% and a negative return on equity of 0.75%. The business had revenue of $13.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.10 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($0.46) earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.080-0.080 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share 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.