How is INTC valued relative to the market?

INTC currently trades at a forward P/E of 47.53x. The stock has a beta of 2.23, meaning it moves roughly more than the broader market on average. Valuation multiples should always be considered alongside earnings growth rate and sector context.

How profitable is INTC?

INTC reports a gross margin of 38.87%, an operating margin of 12.19%, a net profit margin of -19.79%. Return on equity stands at -10.72% and return on assets at 1.41%. These figures provide context for evaluating the quality and sustainability of the company's earnings relative to its peers.

What is the analyst price target for INTC?

Based on a consensus of 43 analysts, the median price target is $112.00, the most optimistic target is $200.00, the most conservative target is $75.00. At the current price of $113.06, the median target implies 0.9% downside. Analyst targets represent 12-month price expectations and should be considered alongside technical signals and momentum data.

Which ETFs hold INTC?

INTC is held by 5 ETFs tracked by StockBotty. The largest allocations are in SMH (4.58%), DRIV (2.74%), XLK (1.82%). Significant ETF ownership means institutional flows in and out of these funds can influence INTC's price action, particularly around rebalancing dates.

What is the current trend signal for INTC?

As of the most recent session, INTC closed at $113.06. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 17.5 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 22 days. A Golden Cross is in place. 30-day historical volatility is at 65.6%.

When was the last Trendchange signal for INTC and what is its historical edge?

The most recent Trendchange signal for INTC fired on 08.09.26 at $104.47. The position has been held for 16 trading days. 10-day return from entry: +16.57%. 20-day return: +11.22%. The historical edge of the signal system for INTC is +12.53% across 126 tracked signals. The best-performing entry bucket historically is the >20% range, averaging 25.7% at 10 days and 67.3% at 60 days.

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$113.06

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+12.53%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 2 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

17.5

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Options Signals

11%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

67% / 33%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

08.09.26

Date

Signal entry date

$104.47

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

16d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+16.57%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+11.22%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+8.23%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +1 / 7

INTC has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $110.35, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Options Signal Highlight

HIGH Strength 15.5 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

INTC Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $113.06 · ATR14: $5.20

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +1 / 7

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 22d	Strength: 0.16 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	17.5 – Weak	ADX38: 12.2
Volatility (HV30)	65.6% – Calm	HV90: 78.3% \| HV180: 81.9%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	~0 ATR – Near line	EMA21: $110.35
GD200 Extension	7.2 ATR – Extended	GD20: -0.1 \| GD50: 2.0 \| GD100: 0.9

⚠️ Momentum Fading

Upward momentum has been running 22 days but strength is declining (0.16). The trend is intact but losing energy.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 17.5 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 12.2. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 65.6% | HV90: 78.3% | HV180: 81.9%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $102.30 above GD200 $82.34 by 24.25%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $110.35, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📏 Extended Move

7.2 ATR from the 200-day SMA. The trend may be maturing. Disciplined stop management becomes increasingly important.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $113.40 (-0.1 ATR) | GD50: $102.30 (2.0 ATR) | GD100: $108.20 (0.9 ATR) | GD200: $82.34 (7.2 ATR). ATR14: $5.20.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010	-7.10	5.51	6.83	2.05	-7.25	-8.19	7.04	-15.83	5.91	3.75	3.67	-2.09	3.85
2011	2.87	0.77	-5.69	17.41	-0.97	0.74	-0.85	-8.61	6.79	18.97	5.19	-2.67	20.40
2012	7.67	2.07	4.70	0.05	-10.11	6.01	-3.63	-3.35	-7.23	-4.97	-11.23	5.58	-13.03
2013	-1.57	-1.18	3.88	11.75	2.19	-4.02	-2.29	-4.37	3.87	7.19	-1.12	9.59	26.29
2014	-4.85	4.38	5.38	2.72	4.18	13.37	9.38	4.19	0.72	0.04	9.29	-2.38	45.15
2015	-9.14	-0.50	-8.21	5.63	3.87	-10.27	-4.09	-0.93	8.34	12.87	2.65	-1.80	-2.40
2016	-8.71	-3.16	6.53	-6.69	4.10	3.61	6.42	3.78	4.80	-7.41	1.29	7.44	10.24
2017	0.60	-0.17	0.41	-0.03	0.20	-6.58	5.99	-2.79	8.54	16.51	-3.44	3.31	29.69
2018	2.75	4.15	8.88	5.51	4.10	-12.90	-4.17	-0.17	-1.41	0.91	2.91	-6.37	2.70
2019	0.07	9.37	0.76	-6.38	-12.69	T 10.14	5.21	-3.57	T 9.71	11.36	3.31	T 3.79	30.28
2020	5.07	-13.39	-6.98	T 15.61	10.13	-3.26	-18.84	6.20	T 1.95	-15.25	9.55	T 0.54	-16.08
2021	11.76	7.86	1.78	-10.88	0.36	-1.33	-4.10	1.36	T -0.73	T -9.03	-0.02	T 5.97	6.37
2022	-8.25	-1.81	T 5.87	-9.39	-0.43	-15.19	-0.09	-12.75	-18.86	5.42	T 7.69	-11.37	-48.35
2023	T 5.70	-13.20	T 29.00	-5.55	4.19	T 7.41	6.40	-1.84	T -2.90	2.93	T 19.87	14.88	94.92
2024	-9.87	-0.71	0.80	-31.56	1.58	2.24	T -0.32	-24.13	T 16.72	-5.16	3.66	-16.21	-58.05
2025	-3.91	T 22.45	T -0.13	-8.84	T -2.15	T 13.48	-13.35	T 26.10	38.58	11.27	2.68	T -7.77	82.49
2026	T 18.00	-6.56	-3.01	T 96.71	15.12	27.71	-28.99	-1.64	T 35.14	-5.78			187.11

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

INTC - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for INTC:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
08.09.26	$104.47	16d	+16.57%	+11.22%	+8.23%	+0%
07.04.26	$52.91	44d	+24.17%	+81.02%	+104.44%	+116.75%
07.01.26	$42.63	23d	+27.26%	+14%	+17.85%	+17.85%
01.12.25	$40.01	9d	-5.5%	-6.75%	-6.75%	+0%
14.08.25	$23.86	29d	+4.15%	+3.14%	+42.46%	+60.85%
23.06.25	$21.19	16d	+3.82%	+9.77%	+6.8%	+0%
16.06.25	$20.74	1d	+0%	+0%	+0%	+0%
13.05.25	$22.56	3d	-8.91%	-8.91%	-8.91%	+0%
19.03.25	$24.12	6d	-5.85%	-5.85%	-5.85%	+0%
12.02.25	$22.48	9d	+4.63%	+1.16%	+1.16%	+0%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for INTC: 12.53%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
>20%	2	+25.72%	+47.51%	+61.15%	+67.3%	Hold
15-20%	1	+16.57%	+11.22%	+8.23%	+0%	Close
10-15%	8	+11.94%	+11.59%	+12.5%	+12.22%	Hold
7-10%	11	+8.55%	+10.52%	+12.05%	+12.3%	Hold
5-7%	10	+6.08%	+6.28%	+6.31%	+6.38%	Hold
3-5%	15	+4.31%	+5.28%	+8.54%	+12.6%	Hold
1-3%	26	+1.98%	+0.79%	+1.02%	+1.26%	Close
0-1%	4	+0.3%	-0.61%	-0.61%	-0.71%	Close
-1-0%	5	-0.56%	+1.28%	+0.87%	+0.87%	Neg
-3-1%	15	-1.9%	-2.42%	-2.32%	-0.63%	Neg
-5-3%	10	-4.24%	-2.19%	-0.48%	-0.79%	Neg
-7-5%	8	-5.68%	-5.95%	-4.48%	-1.31%	Neg
-10-7%	9	-8.15%	-7.58%	-6.56%	-4.75%	Neg
<-10%	2	-11.17%	-11.17%	-5.89%	-5.89%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 15.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

11%

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

67% / 33%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

24,418,389.8

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

GEX Flip Strike

$93.00 · 17.8%

The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.

Max Pain

$115.00 · 1.7%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$113.12

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

INTC GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 11% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (67% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 11% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

Metric	Value
Market Cap	$513.76 B
Forward PE	47.53
PEG Ratio	1.36
EV/EBITDA	31.27
Price/Sales	9.01
Price/Book	5.60
Beta	2.23

Profitability

Metric	Value
Gross Margin	38.87%
Operating Margin	12.19%
Net Margin	-19.79%
ROE	-10.72%
ROA	1.41%

Analyst Consensus (43 Analysts)

Metric	Value
Median Target	$112
High Target	$200
Low Target	$75

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.

ETF Holdings

Intel Corporation is included in 5 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF	Weight
SMH	4.58%
DRIV	2.74%
XLK	1.82%
QQQ	1.23%
SPY	0.37%

Frequently Asked Questions – Intel Corporation (INTC)

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