Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Sold by Welch & Forbes LLC

Welch & Forbes LLC reduced its stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 27.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 146,706 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 54,307 shares during the quarter. Welch & Forbes LLC’s holdings in Intel were worth $4,922,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of INTC. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new stake in shares of Intel during the third quarter worth $29,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Intel in the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates lifted its position in Intel by 214.5% during the 3rd quarter. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates now owns 1,173 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 800 shares during the period. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new stake in Intel during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Eukles Asset Management grew its stake in Intel by 55.6% during the 2nd quarter. Eukles Asset Management now owns 1,400 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Intel Price Performance

NASDAQ:INTC opened at $46.47 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.65, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. Intel Corporation has a 52 week low of $17.67 and a 52 week high of $54.60. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $41.39 and its 200-day moving average price is $33.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $232.12 billion, a PE ratio of -580.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 15.71 and a beta of 1.35.

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

Insider Transactions at Intel

In related news, EVP David Zinsner acquired 5,882 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president directly owned 247,392 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,514,160. This trade represents a 2.44% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.04% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on INTC shares. DZ Bank restated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Bank of America restated an “underperform” rating and set a $34.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Loop Capital increased their price objective on shares of Intel from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. KeyCorp raised their target price on shares of Intel from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Intel from $50.00 to $48.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Intel has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $45.65.

More Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel is doubling down on advanced manufacturing by making a big strategic bet on ASML’s next‑gen lithography systems — a move that supports its long‑term foundry competitiveness. Intel Just Made a Big Bet on ASML’s Next‑Gen Technology
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying reported by an Intel executive (EVP purchase disclosed) is a near‑term supportive signal showing internal confidence. Intel EVP Acquires $249,985.00 in Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Some coverage highlights that supply constraints at TSMC and elevated data‑center demand could create opportunities for Intel’s foundry push — a tailwind for long‑term revenue if execution holds. Why TSMC’s Capacity Nightmare Is Intel’s Foundry Dream
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note Nvidia could be the real catalyst (or obstacle) for Intel’s 18A/14A roadmap — the potential upside depends entirely on whether large GPU customers commit to Intel’s nodes. Intel: The Real Catalyst Could Be Nvidia For 18A/14A
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier reports that Nvidia was considering using Intel for packaging/manufacturing in 2028 create optionality — helpful background but not an immediate revenue driver. Nvidia’s Next‑Gen GPU Could be Coming to Intel Foundry
• Negative Sentiment: Newer reports say Nvidia raised doubts about using Intel’s 18A process — that uncertainty hit sentiment today because a major Nvidia commitment would materially validate Intel’s foundry story. Intel Stock Takes a Hit as Nvidia Doubts Emerge
• Negative Sentiment: Follow‑up reporting says Nvidia tested Intel’s 18A and chose not to use it — a high‑profile setback that deepens concerns over Intel’s ability to land marquee foundry clients. Nvidia Just Dealt a Devastating Blow To Intel
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain sensitive to Intel’s recent disappointing Q1 guidance and post‑earnings selloff; several outlets highlight analyst caution (DZ Bank reiterating a sell, Sanford Bernstein neutral), keeping pressure on the stock until execution and orders improve. Intel “Sell” Rating Reiterated at DZ Bank Sanford C. Bernstein Reaffirms Neutral Rating for 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.