Intel Corporation $INTC Position Increased by Kentucky Retirement Systems

Kentucky Retirement Systems grew its position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) by 49.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 410,413 shares of the chip maker’s stock after buying an additional 136,037 shares during the quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems’ holdings in Intel were worth $18,112,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Intel in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Financially Speaking Inc raised its holdings in shares of Intel by 69.2% during the 4th quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 279 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Intel in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Intel in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.53% of the company’s stock.

Intel News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $16.13 billion, up 25.2% year over year, and EPS of $0.42, exceeding consensus estimates of $14.43 billion and $0.21. Data-center revenue reportedly increased 59%, supporting the company’s turnaround and AI-server opportunity. Intel’s Data Center Revenue Soared 59% in the Second Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reaffirmed its Buy rating and $160 price target, citing improving server demand and Intel’s foundry outlook. Northland Securities also raised its 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates, although it retained a Market Perform rating. Intel Buy Rating Reaffirmed
• Positive Sentiment: A partnership with Lens Technology to develop glass-substrate packaging could improve chip performance and power efficiency for AI and next-generation computing applications. Intel Advanced Packaging Tie-Up With Lens Technology
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion remains divided. Some firms see substantial upside following the earnings beat, while other analysts maintain Hold or Market Perform ratings because execution and valuation risks remain significant.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary highlighted Intel’s improving AI and inference prospects, while ETF-focused analysis suggested diversified funds may offer investors exposure with less company-specific risk. Tech ETFs to Buy as Intel Shares Sink
• Negative Sentiment: Investors objected to Intel’s ambitious capital-spending plans, which could pressure free cash flow and profitability even as revenue and data-center demand improve. Why Wall Street Sold Intel After Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Intel has been caught in a multi-session semiconductor sell-off driven by concerns about an AI-spending bubble, elevated chip valuations, intensifying Chinese competition, and weakening risk appetite ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. AMD and Intel Stocks Continue Slide
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysis argues Intel missed opportunities to benefit from surging memory prices, reinforcing concerns about competitive positioning and management execution. Intel Could Have Helped Beat RAM Price Surges

Intel Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:INTC opened at $81.88 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $114.28 and its 200-day moving average is $79.30. The company has a current ratio of 1.60, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $413.00 billion, a PE ratio of -38.81 and a beta of 2.18. Intel Corporation has a 1-year low of $18.97 and a 1-year high of $142.35.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.21. Intel had a negative net margin of 19.79% and a positive return on equity of 2.62%. The firm had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.43 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.10) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 25.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post 1.01 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In other news, EVP Boise April Miller sold 40,256 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $99.53, for a total value of $4,006,679.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 105,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,458,313.81. This represents a 27.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Scotiabank assumed coverage on Intel in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. They set a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised Intel from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 18th. BTIG Research upgraded shares of Intel from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Tigress Financial boosted their price objective on Intel from $66.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Melius Research set a $150.00 target price on Intel in a report on Monday, May 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $107.93.

Intel Company Profile

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.