Fifth Third Bancorp Reduces Stock Position in Intel Corporation $INTC

Fifth Third Bancorp decreased its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 5.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 511,821 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 31,307 shares during the quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in Intel were worth $17,172,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Corundum Trust Company INC acquired a new position in shares of Intel in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Intel in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC acquired a new position in Intel in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Global Wealth Strategies & Associates lifted its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 800 shares during the period. Finally, Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new stake in shares of Intel during the second quarter worth $28,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Intel Stock Up 0.7%

Shares of Intel stock opened at $46.79 on Tuesday. Intel Corporation has a 1-year low of $17.67 and a 1-year high of $54.60. The company has a market capitalization 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 company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 2.02 and a quick ratio of 1.65. The business has a 50-day moving average of $43.31 and a 200-day moving average of $35.93.

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

Intel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Big-tech AI spending as a tailwind — analysts highlight a massive AI capex cycle (forecasted ~$700B in 2026) that could boost demand for data-center CPUs, networking and AI accelerators, a macro factor that helps suppliers like Intel. Big Tech Will Spend $700 Billion on Artificial Intelligence in 2026. Here’s My Top Stock to Buy to Take Advantage.
• Positive Sentiment: Positive narratives around AI leadership: coverage picking Intel as one of the notable AI plays highlights investor interest and momentum around the stock as an AI exposure vehicle. Is Intel (INTC) One of the Best AI Stocks Skyrocketing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed — DA Davidson initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a ~$45 target, noting both real business improvements and remaining execution risks. This keeps near-term sentiment balanced. Is Intel (INTC) One of the Best AI Stocks Skyrocketing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data posted in today’s feed is effectively flat/ambiguous (report shows zero or anomalous values), so there’s no clear short-squeeze signal driving price action. Short interest report
• Negative Sentiment: Sector rotation and stock-specific pullback — recent coverage notes Intel has retreated while equipment makers and foundries outperformed, underscoring investor preference for peers like AMAT and TSMC over chip designers such as Intel. Chip Stocks Split: AMAT and TSMC Gain While NVDA and Intel Retreat
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and cash concerns persist — reporting and analysis emphasize Intel lost money again in 2025 and still faces structural challenges, which keeps pressure on valuation relative to AI-growth expectations. Intel Lost Money Again in 2025. Here’s Why — and What It Means for the Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive and execution risk commentary — pieces warning of a potential “Peloton moment” and comparisons that favor IBM highlight concerns about execution, margins and whether Intel’s turnaround plans can meet market expectations. Is Intel About to Have a “Peloton Moment”?
• Negative Sentiment: Relative comparison to peers — analyst pieces (Zacks) argue IBM’s AI/hybrid-cloud positioning looks stronger on estimates and valuation, indicating investors may prefer some large-cap AI alternatives to Intel. IBM vs. Intel: Which AI-Focused Stock is the Better Buy Today?

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was bought at an average price of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,514,160. This trade represents a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total transaction of $981,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 113,060 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,545,593. This trade represents a 15.03% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.04% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on INTC shares. DZ Bank reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on Intel from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Intel from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. 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. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Intel from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $45.74.

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.