Win Advisors Inc. grew its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report) by 671.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 42,983 shares of the chip maker’s stock after buying an additional 37,413 shares during the period. Intel makes up 2.1% of Win Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Win Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Intel were worth $6,002,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Intel by 271.7% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 34,201 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $766,000 after acquiring an additional 25,001 shares in the last quarter. United Bank bought a new stake in shares of Intel in the second quarter worth about $205,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL increased its holdings in shares of Intel by 12.3% in the second quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 13,737 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $308,000 after acquiring an additional 1,508 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Intel by 29.6% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 158,277 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $3,545,000 after purchasing an additional 36,116 shares during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. raised its position in shares of Intel by 9.9% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 828,352 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $18,556,000 after purchasing an additional 74,838 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company’s stock.
Intel News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying provides support: Tiger Global reportedly increased its Intel position during the second quarter, adding to recent bullish interest in the company’s AI, data-center, and foundry businesses. Tiger Global Added to Its Position in Intel in Q2
- Positive Sentiment: CEO purchase signals confidence: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan reportedly bought another 105,000 shares, a potentially favorable signal regarding management’s view of the company’s turnaround and long-term prospects. CEO Lip-Bu Tan Just Bought Another 105,000 Shares of Intel Stock
- Positive Sentiment: Operating momentum remains a potential catalyst: Intel’s latest reported quarter exceeded consensus EPS and revenue estimates, with revenue up 25.2% year over year. Coverage also points to a growing role for Intel in AI hardware and data-center demand.
- Neutral Sentiment: Government investment remains under scrutiny: Intel’s shares slipped as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the U.S. government’s purchase of roughly 10% of the company. The investment could improve strategic and financial support, but its unusual structure has prompted investor uncertainty. Intel Stock Slips as Howard Lutnick Defends Intel Deal
- Negative Sentiment: Potential dilution weighs on sentiment: Reports that Intel is pursuing a stock offering of approximately $15 billion raise concerns about shareholder dilution, even if the proceeds are intended to fund expansion and capitalize on AI demand. Intel Embarks on $15 Billion Stock Offering
- Negative Sentiment: High-profile selling reinforces profit-taking concerns: Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office reportedly exited its Intel position in the second quarter, selling about 411,400 shares while reallocating capital to other AI and robotics opportunities. Druckenmiller Dumped Micron, Intel and Broadcom
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and valuation risk persist: Intel carries an average analyst rating of “Hold,” while some coverage argues that Nvidia and AMD offer better risk-adjusted upside. Investors remain concerned that Intel’s recent rally has priced in much of the turnaround before sustained profitability is established.
Intel Stock Down 2.2%
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. Intel had a positive return on equity of 2.62% and a negative net margin of 19.79%.The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($0.10) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 25.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post 1.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Intel
In other Intel news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $95.00 per share, with a total value of $9,999,985.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,314,669 shares in the company, valued at $124,893,555. This trade represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on INTC shares. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Intel from $81.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Mizuho lowered their target price on Intel from $135.00 to $109.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Intel from $75.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of Intel from $80.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Wedbush upped their price target on shares of Intel from $60.00 to $98.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, thirty-one have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Intel has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $107.46.
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Intel 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.
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