Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Purchased by Baugh & Associates LLC

Key Points

• Baugh & Associates increased its Intel position by 5.7% in the third quarter, adding 6,714 shares to own 125,464 shares worth approximately $15.1 million. Intel represents 5.2% of the firm’s portfolio, while institutional investors collectively own 64.53% of the stock.
• Intel shares recently fell 5.8% to $89.85, below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The stock trades at a high price-to-earnings ratio of 153.82 despite a negative net margin of 19.79%.
• Intel exceeded its latest quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, but analysts remain divided on its outlook. The stock carries a consensus “Hold” rating with a $109.06 price target, as investors weigh foundry execution, competition and continued pressure on semiconductor stocks.

Baugh & Associates LLC lifted its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 5.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 125,464 shares of the chip maker's stock after purchasing an additional 6,714 shares during the period. Intel accounts for about 5.2% of Baugh & Associates LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Baugh & Associates LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $15,085,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in INTC. Annex Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Intel by 106.1% during the 3rd quarter. Annex Advisory Services LLC now owns 13,973 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $1,680,000 after purchasing an additional 7,192 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Enterprises LLC lifted its position in Intel by 139.6% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Enterprises LLC now owns 10,413 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $1,252,000 after purchasing an additional 6,067 shares during the period. Goldstein Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Intel in the third quarter valued at $230,000. Milestone Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 227.5% in the 3rd quarter. Milestone Asset Management LLC now owns 15,604 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $1,876,000 after buying an additional 10,839 shares during the period. Finally, Legacy Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter. Legacy Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,002 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $361,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 64.53% of the company's stock.

Intel Trading Down 5.8%

Shares of INTC stock opened at $89.85 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $103.05 and a two-hundred day moving average of $101.31. The firm has a market cap of $453.20 billion, a PE ratio of 153.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 10.15 and a beta of 2.22. Intel Corporation has a 1-year low of $32.89 and a 1-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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. Intel had a negative net margin of 19.79% and a positive return on equity of 2.62%. The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.43 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.10) EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter 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 1.04 EPS for the current year.

Intel News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel’s history of exceeding earnings estimates and favorable revenue and earnings trends are prompting analysts to argue that the company could deliver another quarterly beat. Will Intel Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Consumer research from LikeFolio indicates improving sentiment toward Intel, suggesting demand for its products remains resilient even as Nvidia introduces competing laptops. Consumer Sentiment Surge Follows Stock Trends
• Positive Sentiment: One prominent analyst sees substantial upside if Intel successfully executes its foundry strategy and wins advanced AI-chip manufacturing business, although that thesis depends on an unproven turnaround. Analyst Says Intel Could Double
• Neutral Sentiment: The administration’s new review of AI risks could lead to future regulation of AI systems and data centers. The report is not an Intel-specific development, but could affect demand for AI infrastructure over time. Trump Task Force Orders Report on AI Dangers
• Negative Sentiment: A broad rotation out of AI and semiconductor stocks is pressuring Intel, AMD and other chipmakers as investors question AI infrastructure valuations, financing conditions and the durability of spending. Rotation Out of AI Chip Stocks Continues
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also weighing competitive and operational risks: TSMC suggested it could support customers if Intel’s advanced-packaging ramp falls short, while an explosion and fire at Intel’s Kiryat Gat facility in Israel added company-specific uncertainty. Reports of progress by Chinese rival CXMT further intensified concerns about Intel’s competitive position. TSMC Comments on Intel Packaging Ramp

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on INTC. HSBC reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Intel in a report on Friday, July 24th. Seaport Research Partners reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, July 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Intel from $45.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Intel in a report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, Mizuho increased their target price on shares of Intel from $92.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $109.06.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Intel 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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