West Family Investments Inc. Purchases 6,991 Shares of Intel Corporation $INTC

Key Points

• West Family Investments increased its Intel position by 81.3% in the second quarter, purchasing 6,991 additional shares for a total of 15,594 shares valued at approximately $2.18 million.
• Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan bought 105,263 shares worth nearly $10 million, increasing his direct stake by 8.7% and signaling confidence in the company.
• Intel beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, but analyst sentiment remains cautious: the stock carries a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $107.80, amid ongoing losses and intense competition in AI chips.

West Family Investments Inc. grew its position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 81.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,594 shares of the chip maker's stock after acquiring an additional 6,991 shares during the quarter. Intel comprises 0.6% of West Family Investments Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 24th largest holding. West Family Investments Inc.'s holdings in Intel were worth $2,177,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. 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 acquired a new position in Intel during the second quarter worth $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.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Lip Bu Tan purchased 105,263 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated 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 purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,314,669 shares in the company, valued at approximately $124,893,555. This trade represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

INTC has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a "market perform" rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Intel in a report on Monday, July 27th. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Intel from $77.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Daiwa Securities Group downgraded Intel from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on Intel in a report on Thursday, June 11th. They set a "buy" rating for the company. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their price objective on Intel from $150.00 to $125.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One research 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 given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $107.80.

Intel Stock Up 2.6%

INTC opened at $102.94 on Friday. Intel Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $24.05 and a fifty-two week high of $142.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $519.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -48.79, a PEG ratio of 10.75 and a beta of 2.22. The company's 50-day moving average is $97.86 and its 200 day moving average is $89.89. 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 quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.43 billion. Intel had a negative net margin of 19.79% and a positive return on equity of 2.62%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.10) EPS. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Research 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: 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.

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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