Government Stake in Intel: The Trump administration is in discussions to have the US government take a stake in Intel Corporation, which could enhance the company's operations and support its plans for a new manufacturing facility in Ohio.
National Security Concerns: Analysts, including Gil Luria from D.A. Davidson, argue that government intervention is crucial for national security and to reduce dependence on foreign chip manufacturers like Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
Mixed Analyst Reactions: While some analysts see potential benefits from government involvement, others, like Bernstein, are hesitant to invest in Intel at this time, suggesting a wait-and-see approach regarding the company's future under Trump's influence.
Investment Outlook: Despite recognizing Intel's potential as an investment, there are suggestions that other AI stocks may offer better upside potential with less risk, prompting recommendations for further research into undervalued AI stocks.
INTC
$37.31+Infinity%1D
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 35.61 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.
34 Analyst Rating
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 35.61 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.
3 Buy
25 Hold
6 Sell
Hold
Current: 37.510
Low
20.00
Averages
35.61
High
52.00
Current: 37.510
Low
20.00
Averages
35.61
High
52.00
BofA
Underperform
maintain
$34 -> $40
2025-12-16
New
Reason
BofA
Price Target
$34 -> $40
2025-12-16
New
maintain
Underperform
Reason
BofA raised the firm's price target on Intel to $40 from $34 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares, citing increased potential for external advanced packaging or wafer design wins for Intel Foundry. Manufacturing uncertainties persist despite long-term foundry potential, the analyst added.
BofA
Neutral -> Buy
upgrade
$500 -> $560
2025-12-11
Reason
BofA
Price Target
$500 -> $560
2025-12-11
upgrade
Neutral -> Buy
Reason
As previously reported, BofA upgraded Synopsys (SNPS) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $560, up from $500, arguing that the company's "decent" FY26 guidance derisks China and Intel (INTC) sales and "clears the decks" for "attractive stock catch-up potential" and EPS beats for the next year. The firm raised its FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates following the quarterly report and guidance, the analyst noted.
KGI Securities
Hold
to
Outperform
upgrade
$52
2025-12-09
Reason
KGI Securities
Price Target
$52
2025-12-09
upgrade
Hold
to
Outperform
Reason
KGI Securities upgraded Intel to Outperform from Hold with a $52 price target.
BofA
Underperform -> Neutral
upgrade
$525 -> $500
2025-12-08
Reason
BofA
Price Target
$525 -> $500
2025-12-08
upgrade
Underperform -> Neutral
Reason
As previously reported, BofA upgraded Synopsys (SNPS) to Neutral from Underperform with a price target of $500, down from $525. The FY26 outlook on its upcoming EPS call on December 10 could be "the clearing event" to help address prior concerns around unexplained weakness in its China and the Intel (INTC) IP business as well as high near-term Ansys integration costs, the analyst tells investors. The firm's new FY26 sales and pro-forma EPS estimates are "modestly in line" with consensus, the analyst noted.
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.
