Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shares Up 11% Following Insider Buying Activity

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)’s share price shot up 11% during trading on Wednesday following insider buying activity. The company traded as high as $49.29 and last traded at $48.78. 200,227,181 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 34% from the average session volume of 149,034,172 shares. The stock had previously closed at $43.93.

Specifically, EVP David Zinsner acquired 5,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,514,160. This trade represents a 2.44% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on INTC shares. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on shares of Intel from $19.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Mizuho set a $48.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Hsbc Global Res upgraded Intel from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Truist Financial raised their target price on Intel from $21.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Wedbush restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $30.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $45.65.

Trending Headlines about Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider buy signal — EVP David Zinsner purchased ~5,882 shares (~$42.50 each), a visible management vote of confidence that traders often view as bullish. Intel EVP David Zinsner Acquires 5,882 Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and sector momentum — several shops raised targets or upgraded coverage after the selloff; the broader chip rally (driven by Texas Instruments, ASML results) has helped draw buyers back into INTC. New Street Raises Intel Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Foundry upside — reports that Nvidia is considering Intel for some 2028 GPU packaging/manufacturing (potential >$1B packaging opportunity and strategic validation) support the long-term foundry narrative if it materializes. Nvidia’s Next-Gen GPU Could be Coming to Intel Foundry
• Positive Sentiment: Demand-driven tightness — some coverage notes Intel may currently be supply-constrained (can’t meet demand), which can be bullish for revenue once capacity and yields improve. Intel Has a Problem Investors Might Actually Love
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate/talent moves and programs (e.g., matching a government contribution program) are positive for employee morale but have limited near-term market impact. Intel Matches Government Contribution
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector AI developments keep the narrative supportive for long-term semiconductor demand, though they don’t change Intel’s near-term guidance problems. AI Stock That Refuses to Stay Down
• Negative Sentiment: Weak guidance & execution risk — Intel’s disappointing Q1 guidance and comments about yields and inventory were the primary catalysts for last week’s sharp selloff. That remains the dominant near-term headwind. Why Intel Stock Fell
• Negative Sentiment: Nvidia tested Intel’s 18A process but reportedly passed on using it — a direct hit to Intel’s foundry credibility if Nvidia sticks with other suppliers. That report is a clear short-term negative until Intel proves node competitiveness. Nvidia Dealt a Devastating Blow to Intel
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism & downside talk — some firms reiterate sell ratings and commentators flag accounting/auditor concerns and the risk that shares could revisit much lower levels if execution stalls. DZ Bank Reiterates Sell

Intel Stock Down 0.2%

The company has a market capitalization of $243.06 billion, a PE ratio of -608.17, a PEG ratio of 25.84 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The business has a fifty day moving average of $41.15 and a 200 day moving average of $33.57.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $13.67 billion during 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 revenue for the quarter was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Equities research analysts anticipate that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Intel

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Intel by 271.8% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 34,201 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $766,000 after purchasing an additional 25,001 shares during the last quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont grew its stake in Intel by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 46,302 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $1,037,000 after buying an additional 659 shares during the last quarter. First Pacific Financial grew its stake in Intel by 111.8% during the 2nd quarter. First Pacific Financial now owns 1,557 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 822 shares during the last quarter. BSW Wealth Partners increased its position in Intel by 4.1% during the second quarter. BSW Wealth Partners now owns 54,353 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $1,218,000 after buying an additional 2,121 shares during the period. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. lifted its stake in Intel by 50.7% in the second quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 2,338,329 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $52,379,000 after buying an additional 786,190 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

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.