Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Bought by Wealth Science Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Wealth Science Advisors increased its Intel stake by 50.7% in the third quarter, bringing its holdings to 20,633 shares valued at approximately $2.48 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 64.53% of Intel.
• Intel reported quarterly EPS of $0.42, beating the $0.21 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 25.2% year over year to $16.13 billion. The company guided to third-quarter 2026 EPS of $0.38.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $109.06; CEO Lip-Bu Tan also purchased nearly $10 million of Intel shares.

Wealth Science Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 50.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 20,633 shares of the chip maker's stock after purchasing an additional 6,938 shares during the period. Intel makes up 1.1% of Wealth Science Advisors LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Wealth Science Advisors LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $2,481,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Southern Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Intel by 0.6% during the 1st quarter. Southern Financial Group LLC now owns 14,313 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $632,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the period. Harrell Investment Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 0.4% in the second quarter. Harrell Investment Partners LLC now owns 23,277 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $3,250,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. TFR Capital LLC. increased its position in shares of Intel by 0.4% during the second quarter. TFR Capital LLC. now owns 26,643 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $3,720,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Wynn Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Intel by 0.4% during the second quarter. Wynn Capital LLC now owns 27,162 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $3,793,000 after acquiring an additional 104 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vilga Financial Planning LLC raised its holdings in shares of Intel by 6.4% during the third quarter. Vilga Financial Planning LLC now owns 1,951 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $235,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares during the period. 64.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Intel Trading Down 2.2%

Intel stock opened at $104.70 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $103.19 and a 200-day moving average of $99.46. Intel Corporation has a one year low of $32.89 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. The company has a market cap of $528.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -49.62, a P/E/G ratio of 11.43 and a beta of 2.22.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.10) earnings per share. Intel's quarterly revenue was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Intel Corporation will post 1.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Intel News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s manufacturing turnaround remains a key potential catalyst. Recent coverage highlighted the company’s high-NA EUV breakthrough and its effort to accelerate next-generation process technology, although investors still want proof of customer adoption, factory utilization and improved returns. Is Intel a Buy After Its High-NA EUV Breakthrough?
• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s collaboration with Anaconda has expanded, with more than 500 million downloads of Intel-optimized AI, machine-learning and Python packages. The partnership could improve developer access to Intel’s AI software ecosystem. Anaconda Expands Collaboration with Intel
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Intel’s October 29 earnings report, particularly gross margin. The company previously projected third-quarter adjusted gross margin near 42%, while revenue is expected to show whether recent outperformance can continue. The Number That Will Move Intel Stock in October
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that TSMC could participate in Elon Musk’s Terafab project raised concerns that Intel may lose some of the strategic value of its role. CEO Lip-Bu Tan has said Intel remains involved, but the uncertainty pressured the foundry turnaround narrative. TSMC Could Partner with Elon Musk’s Terafab
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and investors increasingly view Intel’s valuation as leaving little room for execution mistakes after its sharp rally. Broader weakness in AI and semiconductor stocks amplified profit-taking and risk reduction. How Low Can Intel Stock Go?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on INTC. Citigroup began coverage on shares of Intel in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock. Daiwa Securities Group downgraded Intel from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Bank of America cut their price target on Intel from $160.00 to $145.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Intel in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Intel in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They set an "outperform" rating for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $109.06.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was bought at an average price of $95.00 per share, with a total value of $9,999,985.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 1,314,669 shares in the company, valued at $124,893,555. This represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Intel Company Profile

Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computing and connectivity products. Its portfolio includes central processing units (CPUs), graphics and accelerator products, chipsets, networking components, and other semiconductor solutions used in personal computers, servers, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence systems, and embedded applications.

The company serves a broad range of customers, including original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, enterprise businesses, telecommunications companies, government organizations, and other technology firms.

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