Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has seen a significant reduction in institutional holdings, with Sienna Gestion decreasing its position in the chip giant by 87.0% during the fourth quarter. According to the latest Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Sienna Gestion sold 272,789 shares, leaving them with 40,884 shares valued at approximately $820,000.
Institutional Activity in Intel Stock
While Sienna Gestion reduced its stake, other large investors have adjusted their positions in Intel.
- Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Intel during Q3, valued at approximately $49,000.
- Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV increased its Intel holdings by 3.7%, now owning 26,488 shares worth $621,000.
- Harbour Investments Inc. boosted its stake by 13.1% to 41,341 shares, valued at $970,000.
- Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC grew its stake by 10.9% to 41,468 shares, valued at $973,000.
- Aptus Capital Advisors LLC increased its Intel holdings by 19.5%, reaching 48,115 shares worth $1.129 million.
Institutional investors and hedge funds currently own 64.53% of Intel’s outstanding shares, indicating ongoing interest despite recent volatility.
Analyst Ratings Reflect Market Uncertainty
Equities analysts have provided mixed reviews on Intel’s stock:
- Benchmark reaffirmed a “hold” rating on January 31st.
- Cantor Fitzgerald increased its price target from $22.00 to $29.00, maintaining a “neutral” stance.
- Citigroup reduced its price objective from $22.00 to $21.00 and set a “neutral” rating.
- Bank of America upgraded Intel from “underperform” to “neutral” and raised its price target from $19.00 to $25.00.
- Truist Financial lowered its price target from $22.00 to $21.00, also maintaining a “hold” rating.
Overall, four analysts rate Intel as a “sell,” twenty-eight assign a “hold,” and only one has a “buy” rating. The consensus target price sits at $27.04, suggesting limited upside from current levels.
Intel’s Stock Performance and Financial Overview
Intel’s stock opened at $23.70 on Friday, with key financial metrics showing ongoing struggles:
- Current ratio: 1.33
- Quick ratio: 0.98
- Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.44
- 50-day moving average: $21.38
- 200-day moving average: $21.81
- Market capitalization: $102.62 billion
- Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio: -5.41
- Beta: 1.02
- 52-week range: $18.51 – $45.41
Intel’s Q4 2025 Earnings and Future Outlook
Intel’s latest earnings report on January 30th revealed a ($0.02) EPS loss, missing analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.12 per share. The company’s negative net margin of 35.32% and negative return on equity of 3.27% highlight ongoing profitability challenges.
Despite its struggles, Intel remains a key player in the semiconductor space. As the industry faces disruptions and increased capital spending—especially from Taiwan Semiconductor’s $100 billion investment—investors will be closely watching Intel’s strategy and execution in the coming quarters.
