Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Sells 39,601 Shares of Intel Corporation $INTC

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 27.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 104,700 shares of the chip maker's stock after selling 39,601 shares during the period. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $14,619,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of INTC. Financially Speaking Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 69.2% during the 4th quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 279 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Intel in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Glynn Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Intel in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in Intel during the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Intel during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have issued reports on INTC. Truist Financial raised their target price on Intel from $81.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Wolfe Research began coverage on Intel in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a "peer perform" rating for the company. HC Wainwright set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a "market perform" rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Intel from $75.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Intel has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $107.46.

Intel Price Performance

NASDAQ:INTC opened at $87.48 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $441.25 billion, a P/E ratio of -41.46 and a beta of 2.22. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $107.03 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $85.80. Intel Corporation has a one year low of $23.68 and a one year high of $142.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 1.25.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $16.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($0.10) earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post 1.01 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disclosed additional Intel shares and call options, reportedly representing a purchase of up to $1.5 million. The disclosure has generated significant retail and media attention and reinforced optimism around Intel’s turnaround, although the position is small relative to the company’s valuation. Intel Rises as Pelosi's $1.5 Million Bet Meets $20 Billion Dilution
• Positive Sentiment: Intel unveiled the Diamond Rapids, Crescent Island and Wildcat Lake processor platforms for data centers, enterprises and edge devices. The expanded portfolio gives investors a more concrete path for participating in AI infrastructure growth, where Intel has lagged GPU-focused competitors. Can Intel's Latest AI Infrastructure Portfolio Expansion Aid Shares?
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary remains constructive on Intel’s $20 billion foundry investment, with some analysts arguing that successful manufacturing expansion could materially improve the company’s long-term value. HSBC reportedly issued an especially bullish price target, though that view depends on Intel proving the foundry can become profitable. Intel’s Skid Continues: One of The Biggest Global Banks Says It Will Provide 130% Returns From Here
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual put and call activity suggests heavy trading and sharply divided investor expectations, rather than a clear directional signal. Broader semiconductor strength and technical attempts to establish a floor may also be helping sentiment. Huge, Unusual Put and Call Option Volume in Intel
• Negative Sentiment: The reported $20 billion equity raise is creating dilution concerns and raises the capital required for Intel’s foundry expansion. Investors must decide whether the new funds will generate sufficient manufacturing growth and returns to offset the impact of issuing more shares. Intel stock falls: Why is INTC sliding after $20 billion share sale?
• Negative Sentiment: AMD’s upgrade to Strong Buy and expectations that it could overtake Intel in data-center CPUs by 2027 highlight ongoing market-share risk. Intel’s CPU share has reportedly fallen to a multidecade low, increasing pressure on its new products and execution. This Chip Stock Could Overtake Intel by 2027

Insider Activity

In other Intel news, CEO Lip Bu Tan bought 105,263 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $95.00 per share, with a total value of $9,999,985.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 1,314,669 shares of the company's stock, valued at $124,893,555. This trade represents a 8.70% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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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