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Intel Corporation

Technology · Semiconductors

$65.76

Down-$26.31 (-28.58%)

Updated Oct 31, 2026, 3:31 AM

SID Score

5.9/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

52/100

Neutral

Market cap
173.76B
P/E ratio
900.75
Dividend yield
0.00%
52-week range
$40.12 – $142.35
Volume
455.55M
Avg. volume
115.79M

Price performance · INTC

INTC price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

INTC closed at $65.76 after 21 trading sessions, down 44.89% for the selected period.

Last close
$65.76
Period change
-44.89%
Period low
$65.76
Period high
$119.33
Daily close
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INTC OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$68.36$68.77$63.2001$65.76455.55M
Oct 29, 2026$92.965$93.50$90.838$92.07134.17M
Oct 28, 2026$95.085$95.68$93.00$95.5382.59M
Oct 27, 2026$92.465$94.98$91.86$93.7490.52M
Oct 26, 2026$87.935$92.0872$86.46$90.4798.74M
Oct 23, 2026$85.915$87.865$84.74$86.9672.09M
Oct 22, 2026$87.92$89.185$84.645$85.49134.13M
Oct 21, 2026$93.425$94.394$90.75$92.9675.57M
Oct 20, 2026$90.73$93.73$88.77$91.6984.06M
Oct 19, 2026$94.527$95.39$91.88$92.03101.61M
Oct 16, 2026$93.48$94.22$89.19$89.85123M
Oct 15, 2026$93.61$96.87$90.02$95.37147.16M
Oct 14, 2026$99.535$101.34$97.665$98.12104.59M
Oct 13, 2026$99.59$102.88$98.225$102.8188.51M
Oct 12, 2026$102.515$103.19$100.7103$101.3574.17M
Oct 9, 2026$108.325$108.38$104.00$104.7075.02M
Oct 8, 2026$110.38$111.60$105.24$107.08120.2M
Oct 7, 2026$111.67$115.30$111.14$113.1282.86M
Oct 6, 2026$117.06$118.20$112.00$112.50101.94M
Oct 5, 2026$115.335$118.0583$115.31$116.1981.33M
Oct 2, 2026$124.005$126.00$118.96$119.3395.4M

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Overview

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Company profile

Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and led the semiconductor industry down the path of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel is seeking to reinvigorate its chip manufacturing business, Intel Foundry, while developing leading-edge products within its Intel Products business segment.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$36.90
Implied upside
—
Analysts
35
INTC recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Oct 27, 2026RosenblattSell—
Oct 27, 2026WedbushNeutral—
Oct 26, 2026New Street ResearchBuy—
Oct 26, 2026RBC CapitalSector Perform—
Oct 21, 2026SusquehannaNeutral—
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Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026

Intel Suffers Worst Stock Thrashing in Decades on Weak Forecast

Kim Forrest, founder and CIO of Bokeh Capital Partners, said that 'you can't call when the knife is falling' in regards to Intel's stock rout and that it will take more time to see how much of an indicator the drop is for the overall tech trade. Forrest also said she was not concerned that AI would end up taking the majority of jobs away from workers but that its impact would be felt in the long term.

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Intel Corporation Stock Performance

Intel Corporation shares closed at $92.07, reflecting a single-session decline of 1.64% per SID market data. The stock has experienced notable short-term weakness, falling 17.6% over the past month, which has pushed it well below its 50-day moving average of $101.65. Despite this recent pullback, INTC has delivered a remarkable 142.65% gain over the trailing twelve months, indicating strong longer-term momentum. The three-month return stands at a positive 4.83%, suggesting the current downturn is a more recent development. The 14-day RSI reads 36.1, approaching oversold territory and signaling sustained selling pressure. INTC trades above its 200-day moving average of $86.26, maintaining its longer-term uptrend according to Massive/Polygon data. The stock carries a beta of 1.344, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 115.8 million shares, reflecting significant institutional liquidity.

Intel Corporation Valuation Analysis

Intel Corporation's current valuation metrics reveal a stretched earnings profile relative to historical norms. The stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 900.75, per SID market data, reflecting significantly depressed earnings relative to its $173.8 billion market capitalization. The PEG ratio stands at 8.99, indicating that even when adjusting for expected growth, the valuation remains elevated according to SEC filings. Intel's price-to-book ratio of 1.68 presents a more moderate reading, suggesting the stock trades at a relatively modest premium to its substantial tangible asset base, which includes fabrication facilities and intellectual property. The company currently pays no dividend, yielding 0%, a notable shift for a stock historically known for shareholder returns. Within the Technology sector, Intel's valuation profile reflects a company in transition, where significant capital investments and restructuring efforts have compressed near-term profitability while the market prices in anticipated future earnings recovery.

Smart Money Activity for INTC

Intel Corporation registers a composite smart money score of 54 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall positioning signal per SID market data. Institutional activity scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust and sustained buying interest from major fund managers as reported in 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity scores 15.9 out of 25, suggesting moderate engagement from lawmakers. Dark pool activity registers at 12.6 out of 25, reflecting below-average off-exchange accumulation patterns. Insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading, despite four insider transactions recorded in the last 90 days according to SEC Form 4 filings. These transactions split evenly between two purchases and two sales, resulting in no directional conviction from corporate insiders. The divergence between strong institutional interest and muted insider activity creates a mixed signal. The neutral composite score suggests that while professional money managers maintain significant positions, no dominant directional bias currently exists across all smart money categories tracked.

Intel Corporation Earnings Outlook

Intel Corporation has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across recent quarters, per company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter, INTC posted earnings per share of $0.52 against a consensus estimate of $0.37, representing a $0.15 positive surprise. The prior quarter showed an even more substantial beat, with actual EPS of $0.42 versus the $0.19 estimate, a $0.23 upside surprise. The quarter before that delivered the largest outperformance, reporting $0.29 per share against an estimate of negative $0.01, a $0.30 surprise that marked a meaningful inflection from expected losses to profitability. Analyst estimates for the upcoming quarter project EPS of $0.37. The trajectory of earnings surprises demonstrates improving operational execution, with Intel consistently exceeding Wall Street expectations by widening margins. This three-quarter streak of beats reflects tangible progress in Intel's turnaround efforts and cost restructuring initiatives.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for INTC

Wall Street analyst sentiment on Intel Corporation remains divided, reflecting uncertainty around the company's strategic transformation. Per SID consensus data, the most recent coverage actions show a mix of ratings. New Street Research upgraded INTC to Buy from Neutral on October 26, representing the most bullish recent call among tracked analysts. Conversely, Rosenblatt maintained its Sell rating on October 27, signaling persistent skepticism about Intel's competitive positioning. Wedbush reiterated a Neutral stance, while RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform rating, both reflecting a wait-and-see approach according to Wall Street analyst reports. Susquehanna also maintained its Neutral recommendation on October 21. The distribution of five recent analyst actions includes one Buy, three Neutral or equivalent ratings, and one Sell, illustrating a consensus that leans cautious. The range of perspectives underscores the debate between Intel's improving earnings trajectory and the significant capital expenditures required to execute its foundry and process technology ambitions.