Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Raised to Hold at Hsbc Global Res

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was upgraded by research analysts at Hsbc Global Res from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Loop Capital upped their target price on shares of Intel from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Intel in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Erste Group Bank raised Intel from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Benchmark lifted their target price on Intel from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on Intel from $40.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-five have assigned a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $41.55.

Intel Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:INTC opened at $54.22 on Tuesday. Intel has a twelve month low of $17.67 and a twelve month high of $54.41. The firm has a market cap of $259.01 billion, a PE ratio of 5,427.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 30.45 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The business has a fifty day moving average of $39.67 and a 200-day moving average of $32.64.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $13.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.10 billion. Intel had a net margin of 0.37% and a negative return on equity of 0.75%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.46) EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Intel will post -0.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Intel

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Focus Financial Network Inc. raised its position in shares of Intel by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 10,788 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $398,000 after acquiring an additional 223 shares during the period. Orca Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Intel by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 50,697 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $1,871,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Intel by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,235 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 230 shares during the period. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Intel by 1.1% during the fourth quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. now owns 21,142 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $780,000 after purchasing an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hengehold Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Intel by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Hengehold Capital Management LLC now owns 10,564 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $390,000 after purchasing an additional 241 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Wall Street upgrades highlight competitive CPU demand and improving manufacturing (Seaport/HSBC/Citi coverage and related writeups). Intel Stock Rises Again After Upgrades. Why Wall Street Is Warming to It.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and reporters point to booming AI data‑center buildouts boosting demand for Intel’s server chips and validating parts of the turnaround narrative. Intel results to spotlight turnaround efforts as AI data centers boost chip demand
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage ahead of earnings shows analysts raising expectations and crediting near‑term tailwinds (PC stability + server demand) for the recent rally. Intel Rallies Ahead of Earnings. Here’s What Analysts Are Saying That’s Boosting the Stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $45 but kept a Hold rating, noting structural constraints in data‑center markets — a vote of cautious confidence rather than full conviction. Jefferies Raises Intel (INTC) Price Target to $45 but Cites Structural Constraints
• Neutral Sentiment: Options markets expect a sizable post‑earnings move — elevated volatility implies the stock can swing sharply after the report, increasing short‑term risk despite the runup. Intel (INTC) Q4 Earnings on the Deck: Options Traders Brace for an 8.82% Swing
• Negative Sentiment: Critical pieces flag emerging problems and longer‑term risks (execution, margins, competitive pressures) that could puncture optimism if Q4 or guidance disappoints. Intel Has A New Problem
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms (e.g., Wedbush) remain cautious on margins and reiterate neutral/hold views with lower targets — underscores that positive sentiment is not unanimous. Intel set to top Q4 forecasts but Wedbush analysts remain cautious

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.