Intel's new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.
Intel on Tuesday said the new generation of its 18A manufacturing process has entered risk production, as the chipmaker sees strong demand for its central processors.
Intel has begun production of its most-advanced chip node called 18A-P. First announced last year, 18A-P is now in what's known as "risk production," an early production stage.
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) are down 7% at midday on Tuesday, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is sliding 6%.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Intel (INTC) stood at $127.86, denoting a +2.64% move from the preceding trading day.
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Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) are up 8% in midday trading on Friday, June 12, changing hands near $127.
CNBC's Jim Cramer used his June 11, 2026, “Mad Dash” segment on Squawk on the Street to deliver one of his most aggressive calls of the year, ranking Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) ahead of every other chip stock in his coverage universe.
Intel's stock is soaring in the wake of a big vote of confidence from Bank of America.
Despite major stock gains this year, Intel is significantly “underowned” in funds, BofA notes — and as ownership expands, the stock could zoom higher.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) scored a double upgrade to Buy from Underperform by Bank of America, which raised its price objective to $135 from $96 on higher confidence in the chipmaker's ability to capitalize on growing opportunities in central processing units and contract manufacturing. Analysts now project Intel's total calendar year 2030 earnings per share power at more than $6, up from a prior estimate of $3 to $4, driven by expectations that agentic CPU sales could surpass $40 billion and external foundry revenue could exceed $45 billion by 2030.
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) are up 8% to $115 and change in early Thursday trading, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is rising 4% to $470.