INTCTechnology · SemiconductorsThe 49 Wall Street analysts covering Intel Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $112 — -6.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Intel Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (30): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −6.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Reiterates | Hold | $115 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Buy | $118 → $145 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Tigress Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | $110 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $120 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Northland Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $109 → $92 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $160 → $145 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $121 → $112 |
| 28 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $160 |
| 28 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $75 → $125 |
| 25 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Neutral | $150 → $125 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. INTC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Intel Corp. returned +219.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 13% of US stocks
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Intel Corp. has a market value of $634.3B and an enterprise value of $641.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $57.0B. The latest quarter grew 25.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$11.2B, a −19.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.11.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.8B, after $12.1B of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 809.3×; forward P/E: 58.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.42%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Intel Corp. employs 85,100 people — $670K of revenue per employee.
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Intel's stock has risen more than 220% so far in 2026 as its foundry turnaround takes shape. Intel Foundry's second-quarter revenue grew 31% year over year.
Why it matters — The strong revenue growth at Intel Foundry signals early progress in the company's turnaround strategy, which is a key area of focus for Intel watchers.
The Motley Fool compares Intel and Marvell Technology as AI chip stock investments. The article notes Intel's focus on growing its foundry business while keeping x86 PC and data center processors as core products, and reports that Marvell's revenue rose about 42% in fiscal 2026 with data center products comprising 74% of sales.
Why it matters — For Intel watchers, this comparison highlights how the company's foundry expansion and data center strategy stack up against a fast-growing AI chip rival, informing how investors view Intel's competitive position in the AI market.
Law and lobbying firms are advising companies to prepare for increased scrutiny should Democrats gain control of the House, given that most modern midterm elections result in congressional losses for the party holding the White House. This could lead to high-profile hearings and other oversight for certain companies.
Why it matters — An INTC watcher would care because a Democratic House majority could bring heightened congressional scrutiny and hearings that may affect Intel and other large corporations.
The article discusses Intel's ability to buy time through government and strategic investors, but questions whether this proves its underlying turnaround is working. It notes the real test is whether Intel Foundry can convert 18A momentum into paying external customers, especially for 14A.
Why it matters — INTC watchers would care because the piece highlights that Intel's future hinges on converting its foundry technology momentum into actual external customer commitments.
The article contrasts Intel and AMD market valuations, noting that in late September 2016 Intel's market value was roughly 28 times AMD's, whereas AMD is now worth about 60% more than Intel. It also cites Mercury Research estimating AMD sold 34.5% of x86 server processors in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.2% in late 2018.
Why it matters — INTC watchers would care because it illustrates AMD's rising valuation and server-processor share relative to Intel, signalling a significant competitive shift in the semiconductor market.
The 49 Wall Street analysts covering Intel Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $112, with estimates ranging from $75 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 49 analysts covering Intel Corp., 15 rate it a Buy, 32 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Intel Corp. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, Intel Corp. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 49 analysts implies -6.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Intel Corp. 71 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Intel Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for INTC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $75 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Intel Corp. returned +219.9% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Intel Corporation is a global semiconductor and technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services computing and related end products. Intel Corporation serves a broad range of markets through client computing products, data center and AI solutions, networking and edge technologies, and semiconductor foundry services.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 3 Oct 2026): "Should You Buy Intel Stock as Its Foundry Turnaround Takes Shape?". Intel's stock has risen more than 220% so far in 2026 as its foundry turnaround takes shape. Intel Foundry's second-quarter revenue grew 31% year over year.
Intel Corporation is a global semiconductor and technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services computing and related end products. Intel Corporation serves a broad range of markets through client computing products, data center and AI solutions, networking and edge technologies, and semiconductor foundry services. Its portfolio includes client and commercial processors, discrete graphics, server CPUs, networking products, wafer fabrication, substrates, and other related technologies used by PC makers, cloud providers, enterprises, and equipment manufacturers. The company also works on driving assistance and self-driving solutions and develops specialized tools for advanced chip manufacturing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel Corporation plays a central role in the semiconductor supply chain, supporting computing infrastructure, connectivity, and data processing across consumer, commercial, and industrial environments.
CEO Mr. Lip-Bu Tan · 85,100 employees · United States · https://www.intel.com
