Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Trading 1.7% Higher – What’s Next?

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) traded up 1.7% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $38.26 and last traded at $37.30. 58,811,470 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 41% from the average session volume of 99,930,836 shares. The stock had previously closed at $36.68.

Key Headlines Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nvidia completed its $5 billion purchase of Intel shares and the private placement closes — provides Intel with meaningful capital, validates a strategic AI partnership and supports the turnaround narrative that’s driven much of INTC’s gains. Nvidia Closes $5 Billion Purchase of Intel Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Reports of new Fab 52 plans have surfaced — possible capacity expansion supports revenue/production outlook if executed, strengthening the case for longer-term share-price upside. Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Gains as Fab 52 Plans Emerge
• Positive Sentiment: Options-market activity shows elevated bullish positioning and unusual call interest — short-term derivatives flows can amplify intraday rallies and reflect investor conviction on a 2026 rebound. Behind the Scenes of Intel’s Latest Options Trends
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and market roundups spotlight Intel’s renewed investment-driven strategy and the Nvidia partnership — coverage is explanatory and frames the capital infusion but stops short of changing near-term earnings forecasts. Can Intel’s Investment-Driven Strategy Regain Its Competitive Edge?
• Neutral Sentiment: General market pieces explain why INTC is rising today (recaps of the Nvidia deal, options flows and investor commentary) — useful context but not new catalysts. Why Intel (INTC) stock is up today
• Negative Sentiment: Reports say Nvidia halted trials on Intel’s 18A process — that news triggered intraday selling and raises questions about Intel’s ability to deliver bleeding?edge node performance for key AI customers. This is a technical/execution risk investors are watching closely. As Nvidia Reportedly Snubs the Intel 18A Process, How Should You Play INTC Stock for 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Industry commentary and “18A reality check” pieces warn that setbacks to advanced nodes can dent confidence even if the long-term thesis survives — expect volatility until Intel demonstrates process fixes and customer commitments. Intel Stock: The 18A Reality Check
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/industry headwinds such as memory-price pressure and PC market weakness are flagged as potential derailers for Intel’s broader comeback, adding another layer of downside risk for revenue and margins. This Could Derail Intel’s Comeback in 2026

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

INTC has been the subject of a number of research reports. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Intel from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Intel from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, September 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on Intel from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. DZ Bank restated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Intel from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Hold rating and eight have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $34.84.

Intel Stock Performance

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $37.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $30.08. The company has a market capitalization of $178.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3,733.73 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Intel had a negative return on equity of 0.75% and a net margin of 0.37%.The company had revenue of $13.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.10 billion. During the same period last year, the business 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. Equities research analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Intel

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in INTC. Insight Advisors LLC PA raised its stake in shares of Intel by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Insight Advisors LLC PA now owns 58,521 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $1,963,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. now owns 20,906 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $701,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares during the period. Integrated Advisors Network LLC raised its holdings in Intel by 3.1% in the 3rd quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC now owns 9,750 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 290 shares in the last quarter. WealthPlan Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. WealthPlan Investment Management LLC now owns 71,772 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $2,408,000 after acquiring an additional 295 shares during the period. Finally, Investors Research Corp boosted its stake in Intel by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Investors Research Corp now owns 40,597 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $1,362,000 after buying an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. 64.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.