INTC— Intel Corporation
NasdaqGSTechnology · Semiconductors
Intel Corporation (INTC) stock trades at $131.65, down 0.48% on the day. With a market capitalization of $661.67 billion, INTC is a mega-cap technology stock. It trades at a forward P/E of 85.1 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.61. Over the most recent period the company reported 7% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of -5.9%. Below you'll find INTC's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
Intel Corporation (INTC) operates in the Semiconductors space within the Technology sector. With a market cap of $661.7B, it qualifies as a large-cap company. Growth is moderate and the business remains profitable, offering a balanced risk/reward profile compared to high-multiple peers.
- Revenue growth of 7% YoY shows solid business momentum
- Current ratio of 2.3× — ample short-term liquidity
- Negative profit margin of -5.9% — company is currently unprofitable
- Negative ROE of -2.9% — shareholder equity is being eroded
- High debt-to-equity of 36.03× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Price is near its 52-week high — limited near-term upside, higher pullback risk
- High beta of 2.23 — this stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market
Verdict
Avoid
Significant fundamental concerns outweigh positives. High risk at current levels.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $131.65
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
N/A
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$17.62
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
5/10
63% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
-2.9%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
-5.9%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+7.2%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
36.03×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
2.31×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$17.8B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026
28
days
EPS (TTM)
$-0.61
P/E (TTM)
—
Fwd P/E
85.1
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
—
5Y Avg Annual
$1.0574
Last Payment
$0.1250
Ex-Date
08/07/2024
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/07/2024 | 09/01/2024 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
05/06/2024 | 05/31/2024 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
02/06/2024 | 03/02/2024 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
11/06/2023 | 12/01/2023 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
08/04/2023 | 08/29/2023 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
05/04/2023 | 05/29/2023 | $0.1250 | 0.38% |
02/06/2023 | 03/03/2023 | $0.3650 | 1.11% |
11/04/2022 | 11/29/2022 | $0.3650 | 1.11% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$131.65
Price
$0.1250
Last div. (quarterly)
1,054
shares
Own 1,054 INTC shares ($138,759.10) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$138,759.10
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and services computing and related end products and services in the United States, Ireland, Israel, and internationally. It operates through three segments: CCG, DCAI, and Intel Foundry. The company offers client computing group products, including client and commercial CPUs, discrete client GPUs, edge computing, and connectivity products; data center and AI products, such as server CPUs, discrete GPUs, and networking products; and semiconductors comprising wafer fabrication, substrates, and other related products and services. It also provides driving assistance and self-driving solutions; and develops and manufactures multi-beam mask writing tools. The company sells its products through sales organizations, distributors, resellers, retailers, and OEM partners. It serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, cloud service providers, and other manufacturers and service providers. Intel Corporation has a strategic collaboration with Infosys Limited to develop a multi-layer AI fabric that unifies infrastructure, models, data, applications, and workflows into a composable and agent-ready ecosystem. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Location
Santa Clara, United States
Employees
85,100
INTC — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intel Corporation (INTC) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Intel Corporation (INTC) shows risks such as negative profit margins and high leverage (debt/equity of 36.0). Whether INTC is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is INTC's stock price today?
Intel Corporation (INTC) trades at $131.65, down 0.48% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does INTC pay a dividend?
No. Intel Corporation (INTC) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
What is INTC's market cap?
Intel Corporation (INTC) has a market capitalization of $661.67 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.