Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Rating Increased to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Sunday.

INTC has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Mizuho set a $48.00 price objective on Intel in a report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Intel from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Benchmark boosted their price target on Intel from $50.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Loop Capital increased their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Intel in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $45.74.

Intel Stock Down 5.5%

Shares of INTC stock opened at $43.42 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a current ratio of 2.02. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $45.47 and its 200-day moving average is $38.13. Intel has a 52-week low of $17.67 and a 52-week high of $54.60. The stock has a market cap of $216.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -542.68, a PEG ratio of 16.09 and a beta of 1.37.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $42.50 per share, for a total transaction of $249,985.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,514,160. The trade was a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total value of $981,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 113,060 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,545,593. This trade represents a 15.03% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.04% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Intel

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Winch Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 28.3% during the fourth quarter. Winch Advisory Services LLC now owns 966 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 213 shares during the period. ROI Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in Intel by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. ROI Financial Advisors LLC now owns 12,967 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $478,000 after purchasing an additional 217 shares during the last quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its holdings in Intel by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 10,788 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $398,000 after buying an additional 223 shares during the period. Successful Portfolios LLC lifted its holdings in Intel by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 8,715 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $322,000 after buying an additional 223 shares during the period. Finally, Providence Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Intel by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 13,340 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $527,000 after buying an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MWC announcements: Intel highlighted AI‑native 6G partnerships and expanded enterprise alliances that support a larger AI/networking growth story, which could help revenue mix and long‑term addressable market. Intel’s AI Native 6G Alliances And New Chair Reshape Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI server demand: Intel flagged surging demand for AI server processors — bullish for future sales and pricing power although fulfillment is a separate issue. Intel Flags Surging AI Server Demand As Factories Hit Capacity Limits
• Neutral Sentiment: Board leadership change: Intel’s long‑time chair is departing and the company announced board leadership shifts — governance change that could be positive or neutral depending on execution and strategic clarity. Intel board chair Frank Yeary to depart after 17 years
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/national‑security scrutiny: A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about Intel’s testing of tools made by a Chinese‑linked firm, introducing potential political and compliance risk. That scrutiny can prompt delays, additional controls, or reputational impact. US lawmakers raise concerns over Intel’s testing of tools made by Chinese-linked firm
• Negative Sentiment: Manufacturing uncertainty (18A reconsideration): Management is reportedly rethinking the 18A process/roadmap — investors dislike uncertainty around production technology because it affects margins, timelines and Intel’s foundry competitive positioning. Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Slips, Intel Reconsiders 18A
• Negative Sentiment: Market/ macro pressure: Broader risk‑off drivers (rising oil, Middle East tensions) and articles noting February weakness are contributing to selling pressure on tech and cyclicals, amplifying reactions to Intel’s execution risks. The Top 5 AI Stocks to Buy in March
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term price action: Despite the positive MWC coverage, some outlets note the stock has “dived” or slipped as investors focus on the above execution and regulatory issues — sentiment matters in the short term. Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Dives Despite Vote of Confidence at MWC

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.