Is Intel (INTC) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Intel stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Intel is currently trading at $103.49, which is above its 200-day average of $74.99. This 200-day average acts as a long-term trend line, showing the stock is generally moving upward. With a day change of 0.97%, the movement remains steady rather than erratic.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far or too fast—sits at 53.1. This indicates a neutral position, meaning the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. It currently sits between its floor of $81.79 and its ceiling of $107.57.
Should you buy Intel stock?
The data supports a buy rating as the price remains well-supported above its long-term average. While the P/E ratio—a measure of price relative to earnings—is 50.7, the current technical setup suggests positive momentum. Always remember that markets fluctuate and no result is guaranteed.
Is INTC a good stock for beginners?
Intel is a large, established company, which can offer more stability than smaller, unproven businesses. However, with a 52-week range between $24.05 and $142.35, the price can still experience significant swings. Beginners should focus on long-term trends rather than daily price changes.
What's driving INTC right now
The stock price is currently trading above its 200-day average of $74.99.
The stock is approaching its recent ceiling of $107.57, which may act as a barrier.
The stock has established a recent support level, or price floor, at $81.79.
The P/E ratio of 50.7 suggests investors are paying a premium for current earnings.
What Intel actually does
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.
Intel by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on INTC is Hold. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Intel's earnings history
Earnings per share for Intel's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has fallen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-27 | -0.06 |
| 2024-12-28 | -4.38 |
| 2023-12-30 | 0.40 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.95 |
Who owns Intel?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 62.5% of INTC, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.46% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 426.48M | 8.46% | |
| 285.23M | 5.65% | |
| 216.85M | 4.30% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Intel insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Intel, 1 was a sale and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 5 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | AWARD / VEST | 33.0K | — | |
| 2026-06-01 | AWARD / VEST | 37.0K | — | |
| 2026-05-29 | SELL | 21.0K | $2.5M |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading INTC?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name INTC — filed by 13 separate members or more and worth $2.26M–$10.88M combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 13 purchase-side, 12 sale-side, most recently on 2026-06-16.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-06-10 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2026-05-29 | BUY | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersDoes the US government own a stake in Intel?
Yes — Intel appears in the federal equity-stake record. These positions come from programmes such as the CHIPS Act, DPA Title III, Treasury warrants and DOE loan guarantees, and are shown as recorded.
| Date | Company | Program | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act / Secure Enclave | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2025-08-22 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Direct Grant+Equity | $8.9 billion |
| 2026-07 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $19.5 billion |
| 2025-01 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2025-08-22 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act / Secure Enclave | Equity Stake + Warrants | $8.9 billion |
| 2024-03 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Direct Grant+Equity | $8.5 billion |
| 2026-05 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $42 billion |
| 2025-08 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2026-08 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2024-11-26 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Direct Grant+Equity | $7.86 billion |
| 2025-08-22 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2025-08 | Intel CorporationINTC | Treasury | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2026 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.5 billion |
| 2025-06 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2025-10 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
| 2025-08 | Intel CorporationINTC | CHIPS Act | Equity Stake | $8.9 billion |
Full programme history on the government investment tracker.
Intel maintains a solid upward trend above its long-term average, making it a buy for those seeking established market participation.
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Beginner questions about INTC
Should I buy INTC stock?+
The data indicates a buy as the price is currently $103.49, holding above its 200-day average of $74.99.
Is INTC a good long-term investment?+
With the price currently trending above its 200-day average, it shows long-term strength, though the 52-week range of $24.05 to $142.35 shows significant historical volatility.
Is INTC a buy or a sell?+
Based on the current data showing the price is above the 200-day average and the RSI is a neutral 53.1, the rating is a buy.
Is INTC overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 50.7, the stock is priced at 50.7 times its earnings, which is a metric to consider alongside its current price of $103.49.
Is INTC a good stock for beginners?+
It is a large company, but beginners should note the wide 52-week range of $24.05 to $142.35, which represents substantial price movement.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Intel (INTC) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
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