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Investing.com - Truist Securities has reiterated its Hold rating on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock, maintaining its price target of $21.00. The chipmaker, currently valued at $103.25 billion, has seen its stock surge nearly 14% in the past week, though analyst targets range widely from $14 to $28.
The firm indicated that while Intel’s recent capital infusion provides some support, the chipmaker’s fundamental challenges extend beyond financial resources. According to InvestingPro data, 26 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations downward, highlighting ongoing concerns.
Truist Securities believes Intel remains in a turnaround phase, with significant work still needed in three critical areas: corporate culture, technical capabilities, and customer relationships.
The research firm noted that addressing these objectives has already been time-consuming and will require additional time before Intel can transition to what they term an "execution phase."
Due to the extended timeline and uncertainty surrounding Intel’s turnaround efforts, Truist Securities maintained its $21 price target and Hold rating on the stock.
In other recent news, Intel has been the focus of discussions regarding potential government investment. The Trump administration is considering using US Chips Act funds to acquire an equity stake in Intel, with options including converting existing grants into equity or allocating new funding. Commerce Secretary Lutnick expressed the US’s interest in Intel becoming a key player in the semiconductor space, indicating that funding could be converted into an equity stake to support domestic manufacturing. Meanwhile, UBS has reiterated its Neutral rating for Intel, with a price target of $25, citing that downside risk is likely protected by the company’s tangible book value. Bernstein also maintained its Market Perform rating and $21 price target amid these discussions, noting the potential Trump administration investment in Intel. These developments come as part of broader efforts to bolster the US semiconductor industry.
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