Yahoo · Oct 12, 2026
Intel (INTC) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
Intel (INTC) concluded the recent trading session at $101.4, signifying a -3.15% move from its prior day's close.
NYSE · INTC
Intel Corporation
Technology · Semiconductors
$101.35
Down-$3.35 (-3.20%)
Updated Oct 13, 2026, 10:13 AM
SID Score
6.0/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
53/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 173.76B
- P/E ratio
- 900.75
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $34.95 – $142.35
- Volume
- 74.72M
- Avg. volume
- 115.79M
Price performance · INTC
INTC price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 12, 2026
INTC closed at $101.35 after 21 trading sessions, up 4.28% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $101.35
- Period change
- +4.28%
- Period low
- $97.14
- Period high
- $127.39
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | $102.515 | $103.19 | $100.7103 | $101.35 | 74.72M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $108.325 | $108.38 | $104.00 | $104.70 | 75.02M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $110.38 | $111.60 | $105.24 | $107.08 | 120.2M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $111.67 | $115.30 | $111.14 | $113.12 | 82.86M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $117.06 | $118.20 | $112.00 | $112.50 | 101.94M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $115.335 | $118.0583 | $115.31 | $116.19 | 81.33M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $124.005 | $126.00 | $118.96 | $119.33 | 95.4M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $118.73 | $122.15 | $117.35 | $120.00 | 103.56M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $116.22 | $120.55 | $115.995 | $120.23 | 94.92M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $116.70 | $118.75 | $113.97 | $115.93 | 88.74M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $120.675 | $121.71 | $114.705 | $116.03 | 112.44M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $126.83 | $126.93 | $122.84 | $123.00 | 97.73M |
| 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 |
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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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- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $36.90
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 34
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Mizuho | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 12, 2026
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Intel Corporation Stock Performance
Intel Corporation shares closed at $101.35, reflecting a daily decline of 1.64% per SID market data. Despite the near-term pullback, the stock has demonstrated significant longer-term strength, gaining 189.55% over the trailing twelve months and rising 4.37% over the past month, according to Massive/Polygon data. The three-month return stands at a more modest 1.53%, suggesting momentum has decelerated from earlier rallies. Technically, INTC trades below its 50-day moving average of $103.08 but well above its 200-day moving average of $83.36, indicating the broader uptrend remains intact despite short-term weakness. The 14-day RSI reads 29.0, placing the stock in oversold territory and signaling potential exhaustion of selling pressure. Average daily volume stands at approximately 115.8 million shares, reflecting sustained institutional interest. The stock carries a beta of 1.344, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market.
Intel Corporation Valuation Analysis
Intel Corporation currently carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 900.75, reflecting minimal trailing earnings relative to its share price of $101.35, per SID market data. This elevated P/E ratio underscores the company's ongoing transition period, during which profitability has been constrained by heavy capital expenditures and restructuring initiatives. The PEG ratio stands at 8.99, suggesting the stock's valuation significantly outpaces its projected earnings growth rate, according to SEC filings and consensus estimates. Intel's price-to-book ratio of 1.68 indicates the market values the company at a modest premium to its net asset base, which remains substantial given its extensive semiconductor fabrication infrastructure. The company currently pays no dividend, having suspended its distribution as part of cost-reduction measures. With a market capitalization of approximately $173.8 billion, Intel remains one of the largest semiconductor companies globally, though its valuation metrics reflect the challenges of its foundry transformation strategy.
Smart Money Activity for INTC
Intel Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 53 out of 100, registering a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating maximum institutional ownership and engagement with the stock, consistent with Intel's position as a major index constituent tracked in 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity scores 15.9 out of 25, reflecting moderate legislative interest in the chipmaker, potentially tied to its role in U.S. semiconductor policy and CHIPS Act funding. Dark pool activity registers at 12.4 out of 25, suggesting below-average off-exchange trading volume relative to peers. The insider trading component scores 0.0 out of 25, the lowest possible reading. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, evenly split between 2 purchases and 2 sales, reflecting no directional conviction from corporate insiders. The balanced insider activity aligns with the overall neutral smart money assessment.
Intel Corporation Earnings Outlook
Intel Corporation has delivered consecutive positive earnings surprises in its two most recent reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the April 2026 quarter, Intel posted earnings per share of $0.29 against a consensus estimate of negative $0.01, producing a surprise of $0.30. The July 2026 quarter continued the upward trajectory with EPS of $0.42 versus an estimate of $0.19, representing a $0.23 positive surprise. These results mark a meaningful inflection in Intel's profitability profile following an extended period of earnings pressure. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $0.37 for each of the next two reporting periods, scheduled for October 22 and October 29, 2026. The forward estimates suggest analysts expect some normalization from the July quarter's outperformance. The improving earnings trajectory reflects progress in Intel's cost restructuring and stabilization of its core product segments amid an evolving competitive landscape in the semiconductor industry.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for INTC
Wall Street analyst sentiment on Intel Corporation remains mixed, with recent coverage reflecting a cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. Mizuho reiterated a Neutral rating on October 6, 2026, while TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating on September 24, 2026, signaling continued reservation among major research desks. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on September 10, 2026, with a Neutral rating, adding another hold-equivalent view. On the bullish side, Tigress Financial reiterated a Buy rating on September 15, 2026, and Northland Capital Markets upgraded INTC to Outperform from Market Perform on September 8, 2026, representing the most constructive recent action among tracked analysts. The upgrade from Northland Capital Markets is notable as it reflects improving sentiment following Intel's consecutive earnings beats. According to Wall Street analyst reports, the predominance of neutral ratings suggests the Street acknowledges Intel's operational improvements but awaits further evidence of sustained margin expansion before shifting to a more broadly constructive posture.
