Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Sold by Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC

Key Points

• Murphy Pohlad Asset Management cut its Intel stake by 46.4% in the second quarter, selling 59,875 shares and retaining 69,252 shares worth approximately $9.67 million. Intel remains about 3.2% of the firm’s portfolio and its third-largest holding.
• Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan purchased 105,263 shares for roughly $10 million, increasing his direct stake by 8.7%; however, insiders collectively own only 0.05% of the company.
• Intel reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with $16.13 billion in revenue and $0.42 in earnings per share, but analysts remain cautious. The stock’s average rating is Hold, with a consensus price target of $107.80, amid ongoing losses, elevated valuation, and competition from Nvidia and AMD.

Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC trimmed its position in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 46.4% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 69,252 shares of the chip maker's stock after selling 59,875 shares during the period. Intel makes up approximately 3.2% of Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Murphy Pohlad Asset Management LLC's holdings in Intel were worth $9,670,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in INTC. Financially Speaking Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Intel by 69.2% in the 4th quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners bought a new stake in Intel during the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Intel during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Glynn Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Intel during the second quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Knuff & Co LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel in the second quarter valued at $29,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: A report that Intel may raise prices on selected PC processors by as much as 10% fueled optimism that tight supply could improve revenue and margins. The market is watching whether the increases reflect sustainable pricing power or temporary scarcity. Intel May Raise Chip Prices 10%
• Positive Sentiment: Northland upgraded Intel to “Outperform” and set a $120 price target, citing progress in the turnaround and constrained server-CPU supply. The call adds to evidence that execution and demand trends may be improving. Northland Intel Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Intel-backed Altera is reportedly preparing an IPO that could raise more than $2 billion as early as 2026. A successful offering could highlight the value of Intel’s portfolio and potentially provide capital or a valuation reference for the business. Altera IPO Report
• Positive Sentiment: Broader semiconductor strength, supported by continued AI infrastructure spending, also lifted Intel alongside major chip peers. Investor attention is increasingly turning to Intel’s advanced packaging capabilities and potential AI-related revenue opportunities. Chip Stocks Rise on AI Spending
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s reported purchase of approximately $10 million of Intel shares provides a vote of confidence, but it does not change the company’s earnings outlook by itself. Intel CEO Share Purchase
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the rally, Piper Sandler initiated coverage at “Hold,” while other analysts remain cautious because Intel’s valuation has risen sharply ahead of proof that the turnaround can generate consistent profits. Recent profit-taking after a multiday advance underscores the stock’s elevated volatility. Piper Sandler Intel Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Investors still face substantial risks from Intel’s ongoing GAAP losses, competition from Nvidia and AMD in AI chips, and uncertainty over whether higher processor prices will persist once supply conditions normalize.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In other news, CEO Lip Bu Tan bought 105,263 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was bought at an average price of $95.00 per share, for a total transaction 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 $124,893,555. This represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company's stock.

Intel Stock Performance

NASDAQ INTC opened at $102.94 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The firm has a market cap of $519.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -48.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 10.75 and a beta of 2.22. Intel Corporation has a 12-month low of $24.05 and a 12-month high of $142.35. The company's 50 day moving average is $97.86 and its 200-day moving average is $89.89.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $14.43 billion. Intel had a positive return on equity of 2.62% and a negative net margin of 19.79%.The company's revenue was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.10) earnings per share. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post 1.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on INTC shares. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Intel from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "sell (d)" rating in a report on Wednesday. Wolfe Research began coverage on shares of Intel in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. They issued a "peer perform" rating on the stock. KeyCorp set a $125.00 price objective on Intel in a report on Friday, July 24th. Needham & Company LLC restated a "hold" rating on shares of Intel in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on Intel from $75.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Intel has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $107.80.

Intel Profile

Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computing and communications products. Its portfolio includes Intel Core processors for personal computers, Xeon processors for data centers and enterprise systems, and products for edge computing, networking, and other specialized applications.

Intel also develops graphics processing units under its Intel Arc and Intel Data Center GPU brands, Gaudi artificial intelligence accelerators, Ethernet products, software, and related platform technologies.

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