Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Short Interest Update

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 111,648,636 shares, a decrease of 16.7% from the January 15th total of 133,999,256 shares. Currently, 2.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 166,040,763 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily volume of 166,040,763 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 2.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Insider Activity at Intel

In other news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total value of $981,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 113,060 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,545,593. The trade was a 15.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP David Zinsner acquired 5,882 shares of Intel stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was bought at an average price of $42.50 per share, for a total transaction of $249,985.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 247,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,514,160. This represents a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 0.04% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 2.3% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 2,332,433 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $52,246,000 after buying an additional 51,383 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Intel during the second quarter worth approximately $1,579,378,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its position in shares of Intel by 91.8% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 765,091 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $17,138,000 after purchasing an additional 366,092 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Intel by 2.3% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 385,903,735 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $8,644,244,000 after purchasing an additional 8,513,298 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Isthmus Partners LLC lifted its position in Intel by 100.1% during the second quarter. Isthmus Partners LLC now owns 247,660 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $5,548,000 after purchasing an additional 123,895 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Intel Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:INTC traded up $0.31 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $46.79. 69,559,418 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 130,525,936. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a current ratio of 2.02. Intel has a twelve month low of $17.67 and a twelve month high of $54.60. The company has a market cap of $233.72 billion, a PE ratio of -584.80, a P/E/G ratio of 16.90 and a beta of 1.38. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $43.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $35.74.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.37 billion. Intel had a negative net margin of 0.51% and a negative return on equity of 0.44%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.13 earnings per share. Intel has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Intel will post -0.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on INTC. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and issued a $66.00 target price on shares of Intel in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Susquehanna lifted their target price on shares of Intel from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Wedbush reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $30.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. DZ Bank restated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Barclays set a $45.00 target price on Intel in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $45.74.

Key Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Big Tech is expected to spend roughly $700 billion on AI in 2026, a broad demand tailwind for chipmakers and suppliers that could lift Intel’s revenue opportunities if it converts that demand into server and accelerator wins. Big Tech Will Spend $700 Billion on Artificial Intelligence in 2026. Here’s My Top Stock to Buy to Take Advantage.
• Positive Sentiment: Intel is still being highlighted among high‑momentum AI names and was included on lists of “AI stocks skyrocketing,” and DA Davidson recently initiated coverage (Neutral rating, $45 PT) noting “real developments” across Intel’s business — signaling investor interest in Intel’s AI roadmap. Is Intel (INTC) One of the Best AI Stocks Skyrocketing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry actions to set standards for agentic AI (backed by OpenAI and Cisco) improve the AI ecosystem’s scalability and trust — a positive structural development for all major chip suppliers, including Intel, but not an immediate revenue driver. OpenAI and Cisco Back Standards to Scale Agentic AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Non‑related news: a legal/financial action involving the Miss Universe co‑owner has no material tie to Intel but appeared in feeds alongside semiconductor coverage. Miss Universe co-owner gets bank accounts frozen as controversies mount at the organization
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis points to three near‑term problems that caused a recent ~7.5% weekly selloff: lingering profitability issues, execution risks on product transitions, and investor skepticism about the turnaround staying on track. That narrative pressures the stock until clearer operational progress appears. Three Problems Explain Why Intel Stock Dropped 7.5% This Week
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks comparison argues IBM currently looks like the better AI play vs. Intel on estimates, valuation and hybrid‑cloud momentum — a competitive view that can weigh on investor preference for INTC vs. other enterprise tech names. IBM vs. Intel: Which AI-Focused Stock is the Better Buy Today?
• Negative Sentiment: Market share commentary highlights AMD taking PC and server share from Intel — a structural competitive risk that can impair Intel’s growth and margins if share losses continue. AMD Taking PC, Server Market Share From Intel

Intel Company Profile

Intel Corporation, founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon E. Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company is historically notable for introducing the first commercial microprocessor and for driving the x86 architecture that underpins many personal computers and servers. Intel’s core business spans the design, fabrication and marketing of processors, chipsets and related components for a wide range of computing applications.

Intel’s product portfolio includes client and mobile processors marketed under brands such as Intel Core and Pentium, as well as high-performance Xeon processors for data centers and cloud infrastructure.