Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Given Average Rating of “Reduce” by Brokerages

Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) have received an average rating of “Reduce” from the thirty-seven brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Six analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-six have assigned a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $45.6548.

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on INTC shares. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Intel from $50.00 to $48.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Tigress Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $66.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research note on Wednesday. Wedbush reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $30.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Intel in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Bank of America reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $34.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, October 13th.

Intel Trading Down 4.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:INTC opened at $46.47 on Monday. Intel has a 12-month low of $17.67 and a 12-month high of $54.60. The business has a 50 day moving average of $41.39 and a 200-day moving average of $33.89. The company has a quick ratio of 1.65, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The stock has a market cap of $232.12 billion, a PE ratio of -580.80, a P/E/G ratio of 15.01 and a beta of 1.38.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.37 billion. Intel had a negative return on equity of 0.44% and a negative net margin of 0.51%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.13 earnings per share. Intel has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Intel will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In related news, EVP David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares of Intel stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the acquisition, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares in the company, valued at $10,514,160. This trade represents a 2.44% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.04% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Intel

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of INTC. Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its holdings in Intel by 2.3% in the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 2,332,433 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $52,246,000 after buying an additional 51,383 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Intel in the 2nd quarter worth about $1,579,378,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 91.8% in the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 765,091 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $17,138,000 after purchasing an additional 366,092 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Intel by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 385,903,735 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $8,644,244,000 after purchasing an additional 8,513,298 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Isthmus Partners LLC grew its stake in Intel by 100.1% during the second quarter. Isthmus Partners LLC now owns 247,660 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $5,548,000 after purchasing an additional 123,895 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Intel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel is doubling down on advanced manufacturing by making a big strategic bet on ASML’s next‑gen lithography systems — a move that supports its long‑term foundry competitiveness. Intel Just Made a Big Bet on ASML’s Next‑Gen Technology
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying reported by an Intel executive (EVP purchase disclosed) is a near‑term supportive signal showing internal confidence. Intel EVP Acquires $249,985.00 in Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage highlights that supply constraints at TSMC and elevated data‑center demand could create opportunities for Intel’s foundry push — a tailwind for long‑term revenue if execution holds. Why TSMC’s Capacity Nightmare Is Intel’s Foundry Dream
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note Nvidia could be the real catalyst (or obstacle) for Intel’s 18A/14A roadmap — the potential upside depends entirely on whether large GPU customers commit to Intel’s nodes. Intel: The Real Catalyst Could Be Nvidia For 18A/14A
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier reports that Nvidia was considering using Intel for packaging/manufacturing in 2028 create optionality — helpful background but not an immediate revenue driver. Nvidia’s Next‑Gen GPU Could be Coming to Intel Foundry
• Negative Sentiment: Newer reports say Nvidia raised doubts about using Intel’s 18A process — that uncertainty hit sentiment today because a major Nvidia commitment would materially validate Intel’s foundry story. Intel Stock Takes a Hit as Nvidia Doubts Emerge
• Negative Sentiment: Follow‑up reporting says Nvidia tested Intel’s 18A and chose not to use it — a high‑profile setback that deepens concerns over Intel’s ability to land marquee foundry clients. Nvidia Just Dealt a Devastating Blow To Intel
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain sensitive to Intel’s recent disappointing Q1 guidance and post‑earnings selloff; several outlets highlight analyst caution (DZ Bank reiterating a sell, Sanford Bernstein neutral), keeping pressure on the stock until execution and orders improve. Intel “Sell” Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank Sanford C. Bernstein Reaffirms Neutral Rating for Intel

Intel Company Profile

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.