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Investing.com - Rosenblatt has raised its price target on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) to $25.00 from $14.00 while maintaining a Sell rating on the stock. The semiconductor giant, currently trading at $38.16, has shown remarkable strength with a 72% surge over the past six months, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock may be trading above its Fair Value.
The research firm cited Intel’s "solid progress" in the third quarter of 2025, which was driven by balance sheet improvements, rising demand for client and server CPUs, and ongoing cost reduction efforts. With a market capitalization of $181.5 billion and an InvestingPro Financial Health Score rated as "FAIR," the company shows mixed signals ahead of its next earnings report on January 22, 2026.
Intel is currently experiencing supply constraints on its older Intel 10 and Intel 7 nodes due to increasing demand, according to management statements noted by Rosenblatt.
The company’s 18A process technology remains on track to ramp production and improve yields through 2026, representing a potential future growth catalyst.
Despite these positive developments, Rosenblatt remains cautious on Intel’s fundamentals, noting that "competitive pressures continue to limit gross margin expansion" at the chipmaker.
In other recent news, Intel reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing both revenue and earnings per share expectations. The company’s earnings per share came in at $0.23, significantly higher than the forecasted $0.01, marking a 2200% surprise. Revenue reached $13.7 billion, exceeding the anticipated $13.13 billion. Following these results, several investment firms adjusted their outlook on Intel. Baird raised its price target to $40.00, citing promising early performance and yields on Intel’s 14A process technology. Mizuho also increased its target to $41.00, noting strong quarterly results and progress in the company’s 18A process technology yields. Erste Group significantly raised its price target to $41.10, highlighting improvements in Intel’s net debt position. Meanwhile, Stifel maintained its $35.00 price target, acknowledging Intel’s strong performance in revenue, margin, and adjusted earnings per share.
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