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Intel Corporation(INTC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$59.97
11/02/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for INTC

11/02/2026: INTC (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Intel Corporation is a prominent semiconductor company recognized for its historical role in developing the x86 microprocessor architecture that powers most of the world's PCs. While it remains a significant player, Intel currently faces a major operational transition as it builds out its foundry services to compete with top contract manufacturers. Its main opportunity lies in successfully executing this transformation to regain process leadership, though this is balanced against intense competition from ARM-based designs and high financial costs. The stock may appeal to those interested in long-term structural turnaround stories, though risks remain high. Investors should monitor progress on the 18A process node and future foundry contract announcements.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe growth narrative is currently speculative, depending entirely on the success of the multi-year foundry turnaround.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has faced significant downward price pressure and lacks a strong, sustained bullish trend.
Value investorMixed fitThe stock may appear undervalued on a historical basis, but the underlying business fundamentals require significant improvement.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe recent suspension of dividends significantly reduces the attractiveness for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company is undergoing a massive, high-risk operational transformation that creates elevated volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighOperational uncertainty and strategic pivots lead to significant fluctuations in stock price.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are highly sensitive to management's ability to hit future earnings and capital expenditure targets.
AI competition riskHighLoss of leadership in AI-specific chips to NVIDIA could erode long-term market share and margins.
Business qualityMediumIntel retains strong assets but currently faces challenges in operational execution.
Dividend incomeLow / noneWith the dividend paused, this is no longer a source of income for shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of the foundry transition involves unprecedented operational and technical hurdles.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 7.88%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
INTC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
INTC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+98.6%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -9.4%), slightly negative revenue growth (-0.5%), weak profitability (net margin -0.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
INTC's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 15.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is INTC's strongest growth driver at +98.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+68.4%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-0.5%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 62.8% and approximately 91.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.92% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.02%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.37%
State Street Corp 4.08%
NVIDIA Corp 4.04%
Amvescap Plc. 2.97%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
INTC generates approximately $348 of gross profit, $-42 of operating income, and $-94 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 98.33%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
INTC has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 318.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.88
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.88
Volume (30-day avg) 115.4M shares
Beta 2.43
52 Weeks Range 32.89 - 142.35
Updated Date 11/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 32.89 - 142.35
Updated Date 11/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.42

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Client Computing GroupProcessors for PCs, laptops, and desktop computers.This is the core historical business; demand depends on the health of the PC consumer market.
Data Center & AIXeon processors and AI accelerators for enterprise/cloud.This area is crucial for catching up in the AI hardware race.
Intel FoundryManufacturing services for external customers and internal products.This is the primary growth bet; success depends on winning long-term external contracts.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.28
Actual 0.52

Profitability

Profit Margin -20.09%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.6%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.78%
Return on Equity (TTM) -9.62%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 31.15
Enterprise Value 345.64B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.32
Enterprise Value 345.64B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 102.72
Shares Outstanding 5.32B
Shares Floating 4.87B
Shares Outstanding 5.32B
Shares Floating 4.87B
Percent Insiders 13.92
Percent Institutions 62.81

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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