Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shares Gap Up on Insider Buying Activity

Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday after an insider bought additional shares in the company. The stock had previously closed at $43.93, but opened at $46.60. Intel shares last traded at $48.3590, with a volume of 81,539,619 shares.

Specifically, EVP David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $42.50 per share, for a total transaction of $249,985.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,514,160. This represents a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

INTC has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Benchmark increased their price objective on shares of Intel from $50.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Raymond James Financial began coverage on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, November 21st. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on Intel from $35.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. New Street Research upped their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Intel from $50.00 to $48.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Five research 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. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price 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 Price Performance

The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $41.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $33.57. The company has a quick ratio of 1.65, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $243.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -608.17, a P/E/G ratio of 25.84 and a beta of 1.35.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $13.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.37 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.13 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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, research analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Intel

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 10,788 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $398,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC boosted its stake in Intel by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 8,715 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $322,000 after purchasing an additional 223 shares during the period. Orca Investment Management LLC grew its position in Intel by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 50,697 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $1,871,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. Jeppson Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Jeppson Wealth Management LLC now owns 21,236 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $784,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quantum Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,235 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $230,000 after purchasing an additional 230 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

About Intel

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.