INTC unveils Core Series 3 mobile chips built on 18A process, targeting budget users with AI features, up to 47% faster performance and longer battery life.
Intel (INTC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Intel (INTC) remains a Hold as the stock price has far outpaced fundamental improvements, with little evidence of a true turnaround. Q1 2026 guidance shows revenue and margins declining, with gross margin at 34.5% and EPS at $0.00, reflecting ongoing supply and cost challenges. INTC's foundry business lacks significant external customer wins, and free cash flow remains negative, raising concerns about capital allocation and execution.
The chip maker's stock has surged on good news, but one analyst is still worried about the company's fundamentals.
Shares of Intel continued their strong upward momentum on Thursday, extending gains after a two-week rally that has pushed the stock near multi-decade highs. The chipmaker's stock rose 4.5% to $67.93, following a brief pause after a nine-day winning streak that helped deliver its best monthly performance since 1987.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock just got a bold signal from Bernstein, raising its price target to $60 from $36 while maintaining a Market Perform rating.
Intel Corporation has delivered a 192% gain since my June 2025 Strong Buy, but now appears overvalued and is rated Hold. INTC's turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan drove improved efficiency, with FY25 gross margin up to 34.8% and a sharply reduced operating loss. Despite segment revenue of $17.8B, Intel Foundry remains unproven, posting a $10.3B operating loss and minimal external revenue.
INTC teams up with Nokia and Dell to launch a compact 5G edge UPF appliance, boosting performance by 30% while cutting power use for telecom operators.
Intel TodayINTCIntel$63.76 -1.42 (-2.18%) As of 04/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern52-Week Range$18.25▼$65.65Price Target$50.19Add to WatchlistA powerful surge has propelled Intel's NASDAQ: INTC stock into the spotlight. Shares have climbed above $65, marking a dramatic turnaround and capping a significant multi-day rally.
Trading near its highest levels since 2021, Intel stock has continued a remarkable turnaround after years of structural, competitive, and financial setbacks.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock is down 5% in midday trading Tuesday, slipping from $65.18 to $62 after snapping a nine-session winning streak.
The semiconductor sector is on fire. While the broader market has spent much of 2026 navigating volatility, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF NASDAQ: SMH, the most widely followed sector benchmark, has surged over 20% year to date.