Global X Japan Co. Ltd. Trims Stake in Intel Corporation $INTC

Global X Japan Co. Ltd. decreased its stake in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 32.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 103,541 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 50,035 shares during the period. Global X Japan Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Intel were worth $3,474,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. HFM Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Intel during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. West Branch Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Intel during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna purchased a new stake in shares of Intel during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Eukles Asset Management raised its position in shares of Intel by 55.6% in the second quarter. Eukles Asset Management now owns 1,400 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Pacific Financial lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 111.8% during the second quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 1,557 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 822 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Intel News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts name Intel as a “quantum enabler” with peers, projecting strong earnings growth next year — a narrative that supports long‑term upside if Intel converts R&D into revenue. Quantum Enablers Poised for 40% Plus Growth in 2026: INTC, AVGO & TER
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Intel’s foundry push and reported backing from Nvidia underscores a concrete revenue pathway for 2026 — this foundry/customer validation is viewed as a near‑to‑midterm growth catalyst. INTC: Intel Foundry Push and Nvidia Backing Could Drive 2026 Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Longer, constructive bull analysis argues Intel’s turnaround case is unusual but plausible if execution on fabs, products and IDM strategy continues — supports speculative investor interest. Intel’s Most Unusual Bull Case
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons of Intel vs. AMD show mixed views on which chip stock has more upside into 2026 — such analyst divergence tends to increase short‑term volatility but is not a clear directional trigger. Intel vs. AMD: Which Chip Stock Has More Upside Heading into 2026, According to Analysts?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader AI ETF coverage that includes chip names can lift demand for semiconductor exposure, but Intel’s weight in those funds and direct impact on the stock depend on ETF composition and flows. 2 Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Confidently Buy Heading Into 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage on Intel’s “identity crisis” — whether it is a competitor or foundry partner — is raising investor concern about strategic clarity and margin implications, pressuring the share price. Competitor or partner? Intel’s identity crisis prompts concern, sends Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) down slightly
• Negative Sentiment: A report noted the stock “slips despite” operational positives like Fab 52, suggesting market disappointment with near‑term execution, guidance, or valuation, which can keep selling pressure. Intel Stock (NASDAQ:INTC) Slips Despite Power of Fab 52

Analysts Set New Price Targets

INTC has been the subject of several analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price target on Intel from $14.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday. DZ Bank reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Benchmark increased their price objective on shares of Intel from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of Intel from $31.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Hold rating and eight have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $34.84.

Intel Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ INTC opened at $36.35 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $173.64 billion, a PE ratio of 3,638.64 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $38.04 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $29.65. Intel Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $17.67 and a fifty-two week high of $44.02.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $13.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.10 billion. Intel had a net margin of 0.37% and a negative return on equity of 0.75%. The business’s revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.46) earnings per share. Intel has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.080-0.080 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.