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INTC Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Intel · Technology · Semiconductors
INTC live signal snapshot
INTC last traded at $62.50, up 7.52% on the session, trading 56.1% below its 52-week high of $142.35 and 90.0% above its 52-week low of $32.89. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates INTC a HOLD, at 62% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $66.01 (5.6% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, INTC reads 31.4, drifting toward the 30 line that marks oversold conditions. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-1.42) — downward momentum is accelerating. With the 50-day average at $96.19, 10.2% over the 200-day's $87.28, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
The average 12-month target from 43 Wall Street analysts is $91.12 (range $63.00–$160.00) — 45.8% upside from where INTC trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 14 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 34 Hold).
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About Intel
Intel Corporation (INTC) is a semiconductors company in the technology sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, United States. Intel Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and services computing and related end products and services in the United States, Ireland, Israel, and internationally. It has a market value of about $332.2 billion and roughly 81,100 full-time employees. With a beta of 2.43, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
INTC performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 69.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 62.5%, 51.0 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−39.2%) continues the three-month decline (−40.2%).
| Period | INTC | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −39.2% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −40.2% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +69.4% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +62.5% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Intel financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Intel reported revenue of $16.5 billion and net income of $3.3 billion (a 20.1% net margin). Revenue was up 20.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at trailing earnings of $-2.35 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $806 million, and total debt equals 38% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $16.5B | $3.3B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $16.1B | −$11.0B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $13.6B | −$3.7B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $13.7B | −$591M |
INTC vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, INTC's +69.4% year-to-date return beats 3 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Micron Technology (MU, +184.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel (INTC) | $62.50 | +69.4% | — | HOLD |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $413.35 | +36.0% | 26.8 | HOLD |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $345.22 | −0.3% | 44.1 | HOLD |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $811.30 | +184.3% | 10.9 | HOLD |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | $552.90 | +158.2% | 118.1 | BUY |
INTC stock: common questions
What is the INTC stock price target?
43 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $91.12, in a range of $63.00–$160.00, versus a recent price of $62.50. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $66.01 over the next month.
Is INTC a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates INTC a HOLD at 62% confidence. Among analysts, 14 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 34 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has INTC stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 69.4%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 62.5%, 51.0 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−39.2%) continues the three-month decline (−40.2%).
What is INTC's 52-week high and low?
INTC has traded between $32.89 and $142.35 over the past 52 weeks; at $62.50 it is 56.1% below its 52-week high of $142.35 and 90.0% above its 52-week low of $32.89.
What sector is INTC in, and who are its peers?
INTC is in the technology sector (semiconductors). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include NVIDIA (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), Micron Technology (MU).
How accurate is the INTC forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines INTC's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.