Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) has been a focal point for investors amid recent market shifts. On Friday, shares of the semiconductor giant opened at $24.05, reflecting continued volatility in the tech sector. With a market capitalization of $104.14 billion and a beta of 1.02, Intel’s stock movement remains under scrutiny by analysts and institutional investors alike.
Institutional Holdings and Recent Sell-Offs
Copperwynd Financial LLC reduced its holdings in Intel by 41% during the fourth quarter, selling 21,828 shares and retaining 31,398 shares worth approximately $630,000. Similarly, other large investors have adjusted their positions:
- Harbour Investments Inc. increased its holdings by 13.1%, owning 41,341 shares valued at $970,000.
- Aptus Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake by 19.5%, now holding 48,115 shares worth $1.12 million.
- Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its stake by 8.8%, with a total of 118,197 shares valued at $2.77 million.
- Balboa Wealth Partners increased its position by 16%, acquiring 24,883 shares valued at $584,000.
- CIBC Asset Management Inc. increased its stake by 6.2%, owning 1.32 million shares valued at over $31 million.
Overall, institutional investors hold 64.53% of Intel’s stock, highlighting its significance within large portfolios.
Analyst Ratings Reflect Market Uncertainty
Intel has received a mixed bag of ratings from research analysts, reflecting concerns over its long-term outlook:
- UBS Group cut its price target from $26.00 to $23.00, maintaining a “neutral” rating.
- Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded its price target from $26.00 to $23.00, labeling the stock “underweight.”
- HSBC upgraded Intel from a “reduce” to a “hold” rating.
- Wells Fargo & Company reduced its price target from $28.00 to $25.00, assigning an “equal weight” rating.
Currently, four analysts have given Intel a “sell” rating, 28 analysts have assigned a “hold” rating, and only one analyst has issued a “buy” rating. The consensus price target stands at $27.04, according to MarketBeat data.
Intel’s Recent Financial Performance
Intel’s latest earnings report, released on January 30, showed a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, missing analysts’ expectations of $0.12 per share. The company reported a negative net margin of 35.32% and a negative return on equity of 3.27%. Analysts predict that Intel will post an annual earnings loss of $0.11 per share for the current fiscal year.
Stock Performance and Key Financial Metrics
- 50-day moving average: $21.45
- 200-day moving average: $21.84
- Debt-to-equity ratio: 0.44
- Current ratio: 1.33
- Quick ratio: 0.98
- 52-week range: $18.51 – $45.41
Despite these challenges, Intel remains a key player in the semiconductor industry, competing against rising AI-driven chipmakers. With new leadership and strategic shifts, investors are closely monitoring Intel’s next moves in an evolving tech landscape.
