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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results after market close on Thursday, Jan. 22, and options traders are pricing in a potentially volatile reaction.
The implied move of 8.82% in either direction is nearly double the stock’s average post-earnings swing over the past year.
Investors are focusing on three areas. First, demand trends for PCs and data-center chips will be under scrutiny to see if sales are stabilizing after an extended slowdown.
Second, Intel’s foundry business remains a key growth driver. Any updates on new customers, timelines, or cost management could influence sentiment. Third, guidance for margins and the broader turnaround into 2026 will be closely watched.
The market’s attention on Intel comes amid rising interest in AI and chip stocks, following strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM). Investors will be watching whether Intel can convert optimism into revenue growth.
Based on the one year price targets offered by 38 analysts, the average target price for Intel Corp is $39.64 with a high estimate of $60.00 and a low estimate of $18.00. The average target implies a downside of -15.59% from the current price of $46.96.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Intel Corp in one year is $24.04, suggesting a downside of -48.81% from the current price of $46.96.