- Loop Capital assigns a "Hold" rating to Intel (INTC, Financial) with a $25 price target, citing strategic challenges.
- Analysts see opportunities in partnerships, but note risks in Intel Foundry's integration and cost.
- Wall Street forecasts reveal mixed sentiment with an average downside to current stock prices.
Loop Capital has begun coverage on Intel Corp (INTC), rating the stock as a "Hold" with a target price of $25. The financial experts pointed out several strategic hurdles that Intel must navigate. Despite this, the analysts acknowledge the potential benefits Intel could reap from forging alliances with industry giants like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, particularly in enhancing its competitive edge against formidable opponents such as AMD and Nvidia. However, uncertainties loom with regard to Intel Foundry's integration and cost structure, presenting significant challenges.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from 32 analysts over the next year, Intel Corp's (INTC, Financial) average target price stands at $21.56. This forecast includes a high estimate of $28.30 and a low of $14.00, translating to an anticipated downside of 7.29% from the current share price of $23.26. Investors can explore more in-depth data on the Intel Corp (INTC) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation from 46 brokerage firms positions Intel Corp (INTC, Financial) with an average brokerage recommendation of 3.1, which equates to a "Hold" status. This rating is derived from a scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy, and 5 suggests a Sell.
GuruFocus metrics project the GF Value of Intel Corp (INTC, Financial) to reach $23.86 within a year, indicating a potential upside of 2.58% relative to the current trading price of $23.26. The GF Value is GuruFocus's estimation of the stock's fair trading value, calculated by considering historical trading multiples, past growth trajectories, and future business performance projections. Detailed insight can be accessed via the Intel Corp (INTC) Summary page.
