Intel Corporation $INTC Stake Lessened by Perbak Capital Partners LLP

Key Points

• Perbak Capital Partners LLP cut its Intel stake by 48.2% in Q3, selling 54,084 shares and leaving 58,214 shares worth about $1.95M (roughly 0.3% of the firm's portfolio).
• Intel beat the quarter with $0.15 EPS (vs. $0.08 estimate) and $13.67B revenue, but reported a negative net margin and gave muted Q1 guidance (0.000–0.000 EPS), while analysts average a -$0.11 EPS forecast for the year.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: MarketBeat shows a consensus rating of "Reduce" with an average target of $45.74, even as some firms have recently raised ratings or targets.

Perbak Capital Partners LLP lessened its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 48.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 58,214 shares of the chip maker's stock after selling 54,084 shares during the period. Intel comprises approximately 0.3% of Perbak Capital Partners LLP's portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest position. Perbak Capital Partners LLP's holdings in Intel were worth $1,953,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of INTC. Banque Transatlantique SA raised its position in Intel by 54.8% during the third quarter. Banque Transatlantique SA now owns 4,800 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $161,000 after buying an additional 1,700 shares during the period. EHP Funds Inc. acquired a new stake in Intel during the 3rd quarter worth about $341,000. Glenmede Investment Management LP boosted its position in Intel by 74.5% during the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 914,269 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $30,674,000 after acquiring an additional 390,273 shares during the period. Pathstone Holdings LLC grew its stake in Intel by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 370,638 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $12,435,000 after acquiring an additional 14,681 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Platinum Investment Management Ltd. grew its stake in Intel by 24.2% during the 3rd quarter. Platinum Investment Management Ltd. now owns 44,423 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $1,490,000 after acquiring an additional 8,655 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.53% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

INTC has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Intel from $50.00 to $48.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Benchmark boosted their price objective on shares of Intel from $50.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. HSBC upgraded shares of Intel from a "reduce" rating to a "hold" rating and upped their price objective for the company from $26.00 to $50.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Northland Securities set a $54.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Wedbush reissued a "neutral" rating and set a $30.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $45.74.

Intel News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Product roadmap and launches are supporting demand expectations — Intel’s recent Panther Lake/Core Ultra processor announcements and related refreshes (desktop Core Ultra 200S Plus / Arrow Lake refresh) have buoyed sentiment by reinforcing Intel’s competitiveness in CPUs and gaming performance, which helped lift the stock earlier in the week. Intel (INTC) Stock Climbs Following Panther Lake Announcement and Processor Launches
• Positive Sentiment: Foundry margin target could improve long-term profitability — Intel’s CFO reiterated a goal of driving the foundry business to break-even margins by 2027, a constructive sign for future EBITDA contribution if external customer traction and process improvements materialize. Intel Aims Break-Even Margins for Foundry Business by 2027
• Neutral Sentiment: Increased investor attention but no clear directional catalyst — Recent coverage notes heightened interest in INTC, which can amplify moves but does not change fundamentals by itself. Monitor volume and sentiment for short-term volatility. Intel Corporation (INTC) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/sector snapshots remain mixed — Market pieces note the microchip sector is “neutral” amid macro and geopolitical noise; that backdrop can cap upside until clearer demand signals arrive. NVDA, INTC and AMD Forecasts – Microchips Stay Neutral Despite Outside Pressures
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder lawsuit over reported 10% U.S. government stake creates governance and legal risk — Multiple reports say a shareholder has sued to unwind the arrangement, alleging the deal was made for political reasons and raising questions about disclosure, board decision-making and potential regulatory scrutiny; that story has driven volatility and could weigh on sentiment if it escalates. Intel shareholder sues over 10% stake deal with U.S. government - report

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In other news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 20,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.05, for a total transaction of $981,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 113,060 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,545,593. This trade represents a 15.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP David Zinsner acquired 5,882 shares of Intel stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 26th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $42.50 per share, with a total value of $249,985.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 247,392 shares in the company, valued at $10,514,160. The trade was a 2.44% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.04% of the company's stock.

Intel Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of NASDAQ INTC opened at $45.77 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $46.35 and a 200 day simple moving average of $38.81. Intel Corporation has a 52 week low of $17.67 and a 52 week high of $54.60. The stock has a market cap of $228.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -572.05, a PEG ratio of 16.77 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.65 and a current ratio of 2.02.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The chip maker reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $13.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.37 billion. Intel had a negative net margin of 0.51% and a negative return on equity of 0.44%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.13 earnings per share. Intel has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.000-0.000 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post -0.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Intel

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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