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Intel (INTC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$95.80 +4.13 (+4.51%)
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Intel - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
31
Buy
16

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, 3 have given a sell rating, 31 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for INTC.

Consensus Price Target

$107.01
11.70% Upside
According to the 50 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intel, the average price target is $107.01. 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 11.70% from the current price of $95.80.
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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
31 Hold rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
26 Hold rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$107.01$107.93$83.35$22.17
Forecasted Upside11.70% Upside6.80% Upside-15.95% Downside-9.93% 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

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Intel Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIntelTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.28
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.14% Upside409.93% Upside13.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/18/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
8/12/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Timothy Arcuri
Timothy Arcuri
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$121.00 ➝ $112.00+14.62%
8/12/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Vivek Arya
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $145.00+39.89%
8/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/31/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/27/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$110.00+22.41%
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
7/24/2026Lower TargetNeutral$135.00 ➝ $109.00+8.75%
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 TargetUnderweight$45.00 ➝ $85.00-11.57%
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
7/23/2026UpgradePositiveBuy
7/21/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform
7/16/2026Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $115.00+11.66%
7/13/2026Boost TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $115.00+9.06%
6/29/2026 Set Target$150.00+22.94%
6/26/2026 Boost Target$100.00 ➝ $122.00-4.93%
6/11/2026 UpgradeNeutralBuy
6/11/2026 DowngradeNeutral
6/11/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutral
6/11/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket PerformOutperform
6/11/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperformPeer Perform
6/11/2026Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
6/10/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$20.40 ➝ $99.00-9.80%
6/1/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$65.00 ➝ $100.00-12.80%
5/26/2026 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
5/18/2026Set Target$150.00+38.64%
5/18/2026Boost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $140.00+28.71%
5/12/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$100.00-22.74%
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4/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$66.00 ➝ $118.00+24.89%
4/28/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/24/2026Set Target$95.00+42.26%
4/24/2026UpgradeSellNeutral
4/21/2026 UpgradeHoldModerate Buy
4/21/2026 UpgradeUnderperformBuy$60.00-10.03%
4/21/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Perform
4/20/2026DowngradeOutperformNeutral$71.00+3.65%
1/26/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$38.90 ➝ $60.30+33.79%
1/15/2026Boost TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $50.00+3.58%
9/22/2025 UpgradeSellHold
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 Wednesday, September 2, 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 reported strong second-quarter results with revenue rising 25.2% year over year to $16.13 billion, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion, while earnings per share of $0.42 exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.21, demonstrating a tangible improvement in financial performance.
  • The company's 14A process technology is being viewed more favorably by the market, with commentary suggesting this node could strengthen confidence in the company's foundry strategy and improve its ability to win external manufacturing contracts, which is a key driver for future growth.
  • CEO Lip-Bu Tan demonstrated confidence in the turnaround by purchasing approximately $10 million in Intel Co. shares in an open-market transaction on August 11, 2026, at an average cost of $95.00 per share, signaling that management believes the stock is undervalued relative to its potential.
  • Intel Co. is currently trading at $90.05, which is below the CEO's recent purchase price of $95.00 and below the consensus price target of $107.46, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the company's recovery thesis will materialize.
  • Investors are looking for potential catalysts from Intel Co.'s foundry recovery, including possible advanced-packaging and high-bandwidth-memory contracts, with analysts citing meaningful wafer-foundry share gains and margin expansion expected by 2030 if major customer wins are secured.

Intel
Bear Case

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

  • Intel Co. recently completed a roughly $20 billion equity offering that increased the share count and diluted existing holders, raising concerns about whether the capital-intensive manufacturing and AI investments will generate sufficient returns to justify the dilution.
  • The company has a negative P/E ratio of -42.68, indicating that it is currently losing money on a GAAP basis, with a negative net margin of 19.79% in the most recent quarter, which poses a risk to investors seeking stable earnings growth.
  • Higher Treasury yields and a broader technology-sector pullback have pressured semiconductor valuations, and some analysts question whether Intel Co.'s sharp recovery has already priced in much of the turnaround potential, leading to recent stock price volatility.
  • Intel Co. has a high beta of 2.22, meaning its stock price is significantly more volatile than the overall market, which can result in larger price swings and higher risk for investors who are sensitive to market fluctuations.
  • Despite the positive news, the stock has experienced recent declines, including a drop from $104.56 to $90.05 over the past few weeks, reflecting ongoing uncertainty and the challenges Intel Co. faces in executing its turnaround strategy.

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 $107.01, 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 twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 31 hold ratings, 15 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 11.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Intel's stock had 6 upgrades and 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Intel more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Intel is 2.28 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 9/4/2026.
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