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NYSE · INTC
Intel Corporation
Technology · Semiconductors
$127.39
Down-$1.98 (-1.55%)
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 2:04 PM
SID Score
6.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
54/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 173.76B
- P/E ratio
- 900.75
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $34.95 – $142.35
- Volume
- 119.3M
- Avg. volume
- 115.79M
Price performance
INTC price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
INTC closed at $127.39 after 20 trading sessions, up 38.33% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $127.39
- Period change
- +38.33%
- Period low
- $88.97
- Period high
- $127.39
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $120.61 | $127.44 | $119.55 | $127.39 | 119.3M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $123.865 | $124.25 | $119.44 | $122.60 | 85.62M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $120.15 | $124.09 | $120.075 | $123.86 | 108.38M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $116.53 | $124.727 | $114.93 | $121.78 | 191.64M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $109.795 | $110.49 | $106.40 | $108.60 | 175M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $104.70 | $111.37 | $104.70 | $108.80 | 149.73M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $101.365 | $104.42 | $99.29 | $101.05 | 119.92M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $98.83 | $100.48 | $96.5205 | $97.14 | 85M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $95.82 | $98.86 | $94.5233 | $97.19 | 96.46M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $102.47 | $104.90 | $101.07 | $102.94 | 86.99M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $102.45 | $103.23 | $99.34 | $100.32 | 96.89M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $102.70 | $106.69 | $102.70 | $106.24 | 96.89M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $100.80 | $106.0899 | $100.35 | $104.47 | 140.27M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $92.45 | $95.94 | $91.87 | $95.80 | 97.65M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $89.35 | $92.37 | $87.725 | $91.67 | 79.93M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $88.85 | $90.43 | $87.50 | $90.05 | 61.55M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $86.84 | $89.41 | $85.72 | $88.97 | 73.96M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $90.00 | $91.85 | $88.97 | $89.51 | 65.19M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $90.265 | $93.70 | $89.05 | $89.47 | 86.17M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $89.91 | $92.95 | $88.46 | $92.09 | 100.56M |
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INTC research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
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.
Visit company websiteAnalyst outlook
Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $36.90
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 35
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tigress Financial | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Outperform | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 25, 2026, 11:22 AM
Why Is INTC Up Today? Agentic AI Demand Revives CPU Relevance
Intel shares surged 3.91% today as investors reassess the chipmaker's role in the emerging agentic AI market, where traditional CPUs remain essential alongside specialized processors. The rally reflects optimism that Intel's processors will play a key role in data center infrastructure for AI agents, countering earlier bearish narratives about the company's decline.
Bottom line: Intel's 3.91% rally reflects genuine enthusiasm around agentic AI creating sustained CPU demand, but the stock's 293% year-to-date surge leaves little room for error on execution. Investors should monitor upcoming customer announcements and foundry wins, while remaining cautious about valuation after such a dramatic run and mindful of AMD's competitive intensity in AI markets.
Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Trump Stance on AI an 'Extremely Naive Position,' Says Sen. Michael Bennet
Democrat Senator from Colorado Michael Bennet said that the American people want a president more focused on high interest rates and fuel prices rather 'than throwing reporters out of the White House and the glamour of his dinner with the president of China.' Bennet also weighed in on talks around AI safety and said that the Presidents decision to not enact guardrails is an 'extremely naive position.'
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Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Intel Shares Rise as Agentic AI Keeps CPUs in the Loop
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Intel Corporation Stock Performance
Intel Corporation shares traded at $127.39, reflecting a daily decline of 1.64% per SID market data. Despite the near-term pullback, INTC has delivered an extraordinary one-year gain of 241.44%, signaling a dramatic recovery trajectory. Over the trailing one-month period, shares surged 45.62%, though the three-month return registered a modest decline of 4.12%, indicating recent consolidation. The stock trades well above both its 50-day moving average of $98.53 and its 200-day moving average of $79.63, according to SID market data, suggesting sustained upward momentum across intermediate and long-term timeframes. The 14-day RSI stands at 78.8, placing the stock in overbought territory. INTC carries a beta of 1.344, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume remains elevated at approximately 115.8 million shares, reflecting significant investor interest in the semiconductor giant's turnaround.
Intel Corporation Valuation Analysis
Intel Corporation's valuation metrics reflect a company in transition, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 900.75 per SID market data, indicating that current earnings remain minimal relative to the stock's substantial price appreciation. The PEG ratio stands at 8.99, suggesting the elevated P/E is not yet supported by near-term earnings growth expectations. Intel's price-to-book ratio of 1.68, according to SEC filings, remains moderate for the semiconductor sector, indicating the market values the company at a relatively contained premium to its net asset base. Notably, Intel currently offers no dividend yield, having suspended its dividend as part of its restructuring and capital reallocation strategy. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $173.8 billion. Within the Technology sector, Intel's valuation profile reflects investor confidence in a forward-looking turnaround thesis rather than current profitability, with earnings expected to scale meaningfully in upcoming quarters.
Smart Money Activity for INTC
Intel Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 55 out of 100, generating a Neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning represents the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust accumulation by major fund managers according to 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity scores 15.9 out of 25, suggesting moderate interest among legislators with disclosed positions. Dark pool activity registers at 13.6 out of 25, reflecting below-average institutional block trading relative to overall volume. Insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, the lowest component in the composite. Per SEC Form 4 filings, four insider transactions occurred within the last 90 days, evenly split between two purchases and two sales, reflecting no clear directional conviction among corporate executives. The divergence between strong institutional accumulation and muted insider activity creates a mixed signal profile. Investors may note that institutional confidence remains high despite insiders maintaining a balanced posture at current price levels.
Intel Corporation Earnings Outlook
Intel Corporation has demonstrated a pattern of earnings outperformance in recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently reported quarter ending April 2026, Intel posted earnings per share of $0.29 against a consensus estimate of negative $0.01, delivering a positive surprise of $0.30. The following quarter saw continued momentum, with actual EPS of $0.42 versus the $0.19 estimate, representing a $0.23 upside surprise. These consecutive beats signal improving operational execution within Intel's foundry and product divisions. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $0.37 for the quarter reporting in October 2026, reflecting expectations of sustained profitability. The January 2026 quarter carried an estimate of $0.081, per analyst estimates, underscoring the rapid acceleration in projected earnings across sequential periods. Intel's earnings trajectory suggests the company is moving toward a more normalized profitability profile following its multi-year restructuring initiative.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for INTC
Wall Street analyst sentiment on Intel Corporation reflects a divided outlook, per SID consensus data. In September 2026, Northland Capital Markets upgraded INTC to Outperform from Market Perform, representing the most bullish recent action among tracked analysts. Tigress Financial maintained its Buy rating on September 15, reaffirming a constructive long-term thesis. Conversely, TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating on September 24, while Mizuho maintained its Neutral stance on September 4, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on September 10 with a Neutral rating, adding a fresh perspective to the coverage universe. Of the five most recent analyst actions, one carries a Buy-equivalent rating, one an Outperform, and three maintain Hold or Neutral positions. This distribution suggests the consensus leans cautious despite Intel's strong price momentum, with analysts potentially awaiting further earnings validation before broadly upgrading their positions on the semiconductor manufacturer's recovery trajectory.
