Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Downgraded to Market Perform Rating by Northland Securities

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was downgraded by equities research analysts at Northland Securities from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Intel from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Intel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Intel to $124.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Intel from $60.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Intel from $55.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Intel presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $81.52.

Intel Stock Performance

Shares of INTC stock opened at $119.84 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $75.94 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $54.13. Intel has a 52 week low of $18.97 and a 52 week high of $132.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 2.31. The firm has a market cap of $602.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -193.29 and a beta of 2.18.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.28. Intel had a negative net margin of 5.90% and a positive return on equity of 0.39%. The company had revenue of $13.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.13 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.200-0.200 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Intel will post 0.63 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 40,256 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.53, for a total transaction of $4,006,679.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 105,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,458,313.81. This represents a 27.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Intel

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 271.8% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 34,201 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $766,000 after buying an additional 25,001 shares during the last quarter. United Bank bought a new position in shares of Intel in the 2nd quarter worth $205,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 12.3% in the 2nd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 13,737 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $308,000 after buying an additional 1,508 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 29.6% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 158,277 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $3,545,000 after buying an additional 36,116 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 9.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 828,352 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $18,556,000 after buying an additional 74,838 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s strong Q1 results and guidance beat continue to support the bullish thesis, with the company showing better-than-expected demand and execution. Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 225% but Wall Street Remains Skeptical
• Positive Sentiment: Intel is benefiting from reports that it is urging PC makers to switch to its latest chips, which could improve margins if AI PC demand stays strong. Intel Urges PC Makers to Switch to Its Latest Chips Amid AI Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Chip stocks are rallying broadly in premarket trading, helping lift Intel alongside peers like Micron and Dell. Chip Stocks Surge in Premarket: Micron (MU), Intel (INTC), and Dell (DELL) Rally Tuesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst roundups mention Intel, but the tone is mixed, with Wall Street still cautious despite the stock’s sharp rebound. Here Are Tuesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls
• Neutral Sentiment: One analyst note argues Intel and another AI chip name may be overextended near term, suggesting enthusiasm is not universal. Don’t Jump Into These 2 AI Chip Stocks Right Now, Says Top Analyst
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the rally, some investors remain skeptical because Intel’s share price has run far ahead of many analyst price targets, which could limit upside if execution slips. Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 225% but Wall Street Remains Skeptical
• Negative Sentiment: Nvidia’s strong results also raise competitive pressure on Intel and AMD, reminding investors that the AI chip market remains highly contested. Did Nvidia Just Say “Checkmate” to Intel and AMD?

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.