Cwm LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report) by 0.8% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 952,957 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 7,753 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Intel were worth $35,164,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in INTC. Focus Financial Network Inc. grew its stake 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 worth $398,000 after buying an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Successful Portfolios LLC now owns 8,715 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $322,000 after acquiring an additional 223 shares during the last quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Intel by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Orca Investment Management LLC now owns 50,697 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $1,871,000 after acquiring an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Quantum Financial Advisors LLC now owns 6,235 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $230,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. now owns 21,142 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $780,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Intel News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Intel launched its new Core Series 3 processors positioned for “everyday AI” (battery savings, student/family use) — coverage credits the product rollout with boosting investor enthusiasm. Intel Bets On ‘Everyday AI’ As New Core Series 3 Chips Aim To Save Battery Life
- Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised price targets (Bernstein, Mizuho, Sanford C. Bernstein coverage noted), signaling growing analyst conviction that AI/server CPU demand and the turnaround story justify higher estimates. Bernstein Nearly Doubles Intel’s Price Target to $60
- Positive Sentiment: Intel hired Shawn Han from Samsung to lead foundry services efforts — a manpower and credibility win as Intel pivots to win external foundry business. Intel hires Samsung’s Shawn Han for foundry services amid strategic pivot
- Positive Sentiment: New memos and coverage about Intel’s involvement in Terafab / Tesla-related activity have been cited as incremental strategic upside that helped sentiment during the rally. “Strategic Alliance”: New Memo About Terafab Sends Intel Stock Prompts Gains
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary flags broader market volatility ahead of earnings weeks (Intel among notable reporters), suggesting short‑term swings even if the company remains in favor. The S&P 500’s record high may be an illusion — and this rally is a warning
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentators including Jim Cramer have weighed in with trading advice and perspective, which can amplify intraday flows but doesn’t change fundamentals. Jim Cramer Shares Important Advice About Intel (INTC) Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Several analysts and pieces warn the rally may have outpaced fundamentals: concerns include weak guidance, limited foundry customer wins to date, negative free cash flow and a stretched valuation after a rapid run. Intel’s Bullish Story Still Lacks Hard Proof
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation caution: coverage notes Intel’s huge short‑term gains have pushed multiples to levels some consider expensive, raising risk if execution or AI/server demand disappoints. Intel stock continues its surge; is valuation becoming too expensive?
Intel Trading Up 5.5%
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.07. Intel had a negative net margin of 0.51% and a negative return on equity of 0.44%. The firm had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.37 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.13 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Intel news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total transaction of $981,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 113,060 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,545,593. The trade was a 15.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares of Intel stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $42.50 per share, for a total transaction 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. The trade was a 2.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
INTC has been the topic of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Intel from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. HSBC upgraded Intel from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $26.00 to $50.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Intel in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, New Street Research boosted their price objective on Intel from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Six 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 company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $51.25.
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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.
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