Intel's New Chip Design Gains Trump Support, Stock Hits 52-Week High
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Stock Price Surge: Intel's stock reached a 52-week high of $45.67 per share on January 12, 2026, reflecting market optimism about its future growth despite facing four consecutive years of declining revenue.
- Government Backing: Following a meeting with President Trump, Intel's CEO received assurances of billions in federal funding, particularly for a defense manufacturing initiative, which could significantly bolster the company's financial position.
- Technological Advancements: Intel is set to launch two advanced chip manufacturing processes, 18A and 14A, in the U.S., with production expected to begin in the first half of 2027, enhancing its competitiveness in AI and high-performance computing.
- Market Outlook: Despite facing pressure from competitors like AMD and TSMC, Intel's potential to manufacture high-end chips domestically offers promising revenue growth opportunities, especially with the rising demand for AI technologies.
Analyst Views on INTC
Wall Street analysts forecast INTC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for INTC is 39.30 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
29 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
19 Hold
5 Sell
Hold
Current: 48.560
Low
20.00
Averages
39.30
High
52.00
Current: 48.560
Low
20.00
Averages
39.30
High
52.00
About INTC
Intel Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The Company operates through three segments: Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other. Its Intel Products segment includes Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX). The CCG is bringing together the operating system, system architecture, hardware, and software application integration to enable PC experiences. DCAI delivers workload-optimized solutions to cloud service providers and enterprises, along with silicon devices for communications service providers, network and edge, and HPC customers. NEX helps networks and edge compute systems from fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Intel Foundry segment comprises technology development, manufacturing and foundry services. All Other segments include Altera, Mobileye, Other.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
