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Intel (INTC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$94.14 +4.29 (+4.77%)
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Intel - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
28
Buy
21

Based on 50 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Intel in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 50 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 28 have given a hold rating, 20 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for INTC.

Consensus Price Target

$108.48
15.24% Upside
According to the 50 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intel, the average price target is $108.48. The highest price target for INTC is $200.00, while the lowest price target for INTC is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.24% from the current price of $94.14.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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INTC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/19/25 to 10/19/26
1 Month Ago
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
3 Months Ago
7/21/25 to 7/21/26
1 Year Ago
10/19/24 to 10/19/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
20 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
28 Hold rating(s)
27 Hold rating(s)
29 Hold rating(s)
20 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$108.48$108.49$102.77$28.90
Forecasted Upside15.24% Upside-0.03% Downside-2.54% Downside-21.92% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldReduce

INTC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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INTC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Intel Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIntelTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.40
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.38% Upside731.83% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/19/2026
Harlan Sur
Harlan Sur
5 of 5 stars
UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$85.00-5.40%
10/9/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
10/6/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Vijay Rakesh
Vijay Rakesh
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$92.00 ➝ $114.00-1.88%
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingHold$115.00-6.20%
9/21/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/16/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Overweight
9/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $145.00+49.27%
9/9/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral$110.00+3.54%
9/8/2026Initiated CoverageBuy
9/8/2026Initiated CoverageSector Perform ➝ Outperform
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9/8/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
9/8/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/8/2026UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$120.00+25.26%
8/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $145.00+39.89%
8/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/31/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$77.00 ➝ $100.00+3.14%
7/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$75.00 ➝ $125.00+29.81%
7/24/2026Lower TargetHold$120.00 ➝ $110.00+14.24%
7/24/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $84.00-16.19%
7/24/2026Set Target$125.00+29.81%
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
7/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $120.00+19.72%
7/24/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/24/2026Boost TargetHold$81.00 ➝ $108.00+13.63%
7/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $98.00-2.22%
7/24/2026Lower TargetNeutral$150.00 ➝ $125.00+24.71%
7/24/2026Boost TargetSell$65.00 ➝ $80.00-20.18%
7/24/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$110.00 ➝ $120.00+19.72%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
7/16/2026Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $115.00+11.66%
6/29/2026 Set Target$150.00+22.94%
6/26/2026 Boost Target$100.00 ➝ $122.00-4.93%
6/11/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
6/11/2026 DowngradeNeutral
6/11/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
6/11/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
6/11/2026Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Buy
6/10/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$20.40 ➝ $99.00-9.80%
5/18/2026Set Target$150.00+38.64%
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5/18/2026Boost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $140.00+28.71%
5/12/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$100.00-22.74%
4/28/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/24/2026Set Target$95.00+42.26%
4/24/2026UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
4/21/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
4/21/2026 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$60.00-10.03%
4/21/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Perform
4/20/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$71.00+3.65%
1/26/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$38.90 ➝ $60.30+33.79%
1/15/2026Boost TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $50.00+3.58%
9/22/2025 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold
4/25/2025UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Intel Stock? INTC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Intel pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Intel
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Intel Co.:

  • Intel Co. recently demonstrated strong fundamental performance by beating earnings expectations in its most recent quarterly report, delivering $0.42 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $0.21, while revenue of $16.13 billion exceeded the projected $14.43 billion, signaling a potential turnaround in profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The company's data center business is experiencing significant growth, with revenue jumping 59% in the last quarter due to increased demand for server processors driven by artificial intelligence, and management expects strong double-digit growth in server processor shipments in 2027, positioning the firm to capitalize on sustained AI infrastructure spending.
  • Wall Street sentiment has improved markedly, with the consensus price target rising to $109.06, which represents substantial upside potential from the current stock price of $89.85, as several major firms including UBS and Tigress Financial have recently upgraded their ratings or raised their price targets based on the company's execution progress.
  • CEO Lip-Bu Tan demonstrated strong confidence in the company's future by personally purchasing 105,263 shares at an average cost of $95.00 per share in August 2026, a move that often signals insider belief in the stock's undervaluation and the success of the ongoing strategic initiatives.
  • Intel Co. is benefiting from a favorable valuation environment relative to its peers, with a P/E/G ratio of 10.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, suggesting that the company maintains a manageable balance sheet while offering growth metrics that may be attractive to value-oriented investors seeking exposure to the semiconductor sector.

Intel
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Intel Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced significant recent volatility and a sharp decline, dropping 5.52% to $89.85 in the latest trading session and falling nearly 12% over the past five days, as investors rotate out of AI and semiconductor stocks amid concerns about the durability of AI infrastructure spending and high valuations.
  • Intel Co. faces intensifying competitive pressure, particularly from TSMC, which has suggested it could support customers if Intel's advanced-packaging ramp falls short, while reports of progress by Chinese rival CXMT further threaten the company's competitive position in the global semiconductor market.
  • The company continues to report negative net margins, with a net margin of -19.79% in the most recent quarter, indicating that despite revenue growth, the firm is still struggling to achieve consistent profitability, which is reflected in its negative price-to-earnings ratio of -42.58.
  • Operational risks remain a concern, as evidenced by an explosion and fire at Intel's Kiryat Gat facility in Israel, which adds company-specific uncertainty to its manufacturing capabilities and could potentially disrupt supply chains or increase costs in the near term.
  • Short interest in Intel Co. has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 167,199,908 as of the latest record date, representing a 5.28% month-to-month increase, which suggests that a significant portion of the market remains skeptical about the company's ability to sustain its recent positive momentum.

INTC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 50 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intel is $108.48, with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

50 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intel in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 28 hold ratings, 20 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" INTC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in INTC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Intel's stock has a predicted upside of 15.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Intel's stock had 9 upgrades and 4 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Intel more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Intel is 2.42 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how INTC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Intel analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/19/2026.
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