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INTC·Intel Corporation

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$112.87
Open
$109.43
Market Cap
552.06B
52W High
$142.35
Low
$107.45
P. Close
$109.83
P/E
-
52W Low
$18.97
Fwd P/E
69.98
DailyIQ Est.
$100.36
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
The White House has launched an initiative aimed at streamlining Intel’s supply‑chain logistics and stabilizing its workforce, signaling potential regulatory relief that could ease production bottlenecks in the near term. This policy focus may reduce lead times and lower operating costs, improving margin pressure that analysts expect to ease over the next few quarters. Traders should watch for forthcoming policy details and Intel’s upcoming quarterly guidance for confirmation of any operational gains. Stifel has lifted its price target to $120 from $75, citing a gradual turnaround that hinges on CPU and GPU performance, particularly server‑CPU pricing and GPU yield. The upgrade suggests the market anticipates a modest upside in earnings, but competitive and supply‑chain risks remain, so the next earnings release will be key. A Q1 teardown shows Intel’s revenue growth lagging peers due to slower data‑center and AI demand, while AMD and Nvidia gain share, underscoring the competitive pressure Intel faces. The company’s participation in a July 29 supplier‑matchmaking expo in Arizona reflects its commitment to strengthening domestic supply chains, which could mitigate some of the supply‑chain constraints noted in the Q1 review. Meanwhile, Intel’s filing of a cross‑batch memory patent that eliminates the silicon interposer could cut costs and boost bandwidth for AI chips, potentially reshaping the high‑bandwidth memory market. Market participants should monitor whether this intellectual‑property advance translates into commercial product releases or partnership announcements before the next earnings call.
Earnings Summary
Intel Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and sells microprocessors, GPUs, and other semiconductor components, serving OEMs and cloud providers across a broad ecosystem. In the last two quarters, Intel reported EPS of $0.29 in Q1 2026 and a projected EPS of $0.21 for Q2 2026, up from $0.15 in Q4 2025, while revenue rose from $13.674 billion in Q4 2025 to $14.673 billion in Q2 2026, indicating a rebound after a slight dip in Q1 2026; the company consistently beat analyst estimates in five of the six most recent quarters, with Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 all posting EPS above expectations. Over the past year, Intel’s YoY revenue has hovered near $14 billion, with EPS growth accelerating from $0.13 in Q4 2024 to $0.29 in Q1 2026, underscoring a pattern of earnings outperformance even as revenue growth moderates; the firm has maintained a strong beat record despite supply‑chain challenges. Recent news highlights a 278 % surge in first‑half performance driven by AI‑focused chips, with analysts noting that upcoming GPU and CPU releases could provide the first concrete AI revenue guidance; the company’s potential partnership with Apple and domestic manufacturing incentives also add upside, though supply‑chain stability remains a key concern. Investors should watch for Q2 2026 guidance on AI revenue, margin expectations, and any updates on the Apple partnership or foundry commitments, as these factors will clarify Intel’s trajectory in the competitive AI chip market. Additionally, the company’s recent supply‑chain improvements and packaging technology acceleration are expected to support margin expansion, making the upcoming earnings a critical barometer for Intel’s ability to regain its competitive edge in the AI‑driven semiconductor landscape.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.16$-0.03$0.10$0.22$0.35Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.21 - -
Q1'26$0.01$0.29+2192.5%
Q4'25$0.08$0.15+84.5%
Q3'25$0.01$0.23+3121.3%
Q2'25$0.01$-0.10-1280.6%
Q1'25$0.00$0.13+2769.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.1B$12.8B$13.6B$14.3B$15.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$14.7B - -
Q1'26$12.4B$13.6B+9.2%
Q4'25$13.6B$13.7B+0.3%
Q3'25 - $13.7B -
Q2'25 - $12.9B -
Q1'25 - $12.7B -
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Market Data

INTC Stock Snapshot

INTC is currently trading at $109.63, giving Intel Corporation a market cap of 552.06B. Today's range spans $107.45–$112.87, with shares opening at $109.43 and moving down $0.20 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 45/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year INTC has traded between $18.97 and $142.35 - the current price is +477.9% off the 52-week low and -23.0% from the high. 56 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $100.88 (range $45.00–$200.00), implying downside of -8.0%.

The implied volatility surface on INTC tends to compress during HOLD phases - which is exactly what the current 45/100 (HOLD) reading suggests. Sentiment at bullish (60/100) and price at $109.63 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) don't give the options market a strong directional bias to price in. At 552.06B in Technology market cap, that kind of compressed volatility often precedes a sharp move when the next catalyst arrives - the 52-week range of $18.97–$142.35 defines what 'sharp' looks like in this name.

In a HOLD phase, the key question for INTC is what breaks the equilibrium: a macro shift, an earnings revision, or a sector catalyst. At 552.06B in Technology capitalization, the 45/100 reading (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (60/100) describe a market that's watching rather than acting — and $109.63 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) sits in the zone where both buyers and sellers are willing to wait for confirmation.