Where it trades today
trading 70% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 59.2%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- INTC is in a bullish short-term regime and only 23.7% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- INTC is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for INTC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for INTC. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AAPL, MSFT, NVDA.
What Intel Corporation does
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 operates through three segments: CCG, DCAI, and Intel Foundry. The company offers client computing group products, including client and commercial CPUs, discrete client GPUs, edge computing, and connectivity products; data center and AI products, such as server CPUs, discrete GPUs, and networking products; and semiconductors comprising wafer fabrication, substrates, and other related products and services. It also provides driving assistance and self-driving solutions; and develops and manufactures…
What analysts expect
INTC carries a buy consensus from 43 analysts, with an average price target of $116.37 versus $108.60 today (+7.2%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
INTC generated $57.03B in trailing revenue (25.4% year over year), with a -19.8% net margin, and $4.87B of free cash flow, against $20.81B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52.85B | $18.38B | -$23.00M | -$267.00M | -$0.06 | -$4.95B |
| 2024 | $53.10B | $17.34B | -$4.71B | -$18.76B | -$4.38 | -$15.66B |
| 2023 | $54.23B | $21.71B | $31.00M | $1.69B | $0.40 | -$14.28B |
| 2022 | $63.05B | $26.87B | $2.34B | $8.01B | $1.95 | -$9.41B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in technology
High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.
The companies it competes with
INTC beside the technology names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Intel Corporation trades at $108.60, 23.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 2.23, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is INTC a good buy right now?
Intel Corporation operates in the Technology sector. Current risk level is Very High based on 59.2% volatility.
Does INTC pay dividends?
Intel Corporation does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is INTC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 59.2% and beta of 2.23, INTC is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for INTC?
The average analyst price target for Intel Corporation (INTC) is $116.37 based on 43 analyst estimates, about 7.2% above the current price of $108.60. The published range runs from $75.00 to $200.00.
How much revenue does INTC generate?
Intel Corporation reported $57.03B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 25.4% year over year. Net margin sits at -19.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.