Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shares Down 5.7% - Time to Sell?

Wall Street analysts weigh in on the chip maker's latest stock performance.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:24pm

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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) saw its stock price drop 5.7% on Thursday, trading as low as $45.17 per share. The company's shares have been volatile recently, with analysts divided on whether it's time for investors to sell the stock.

Why it matters

Intel is a bellwether in the semiconductor industry, and its stock performance can signal broader trends in the tech sector. Investors will be closely watching to see if the stock price continues to decline or if it can rebound in the coming weeks and months.

The details

Several Wall Street analysts have recently issued reports on Intel's stock. Weiss Ratings maintained a "sell (d+)" rating, while Roth Mkm increased its price target from $40 to $50 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating. UBS Group set a $51 price objective, and Rosenblatt Securities boosted its target from $25 to $30 but kept a "sell" rating. Overall, the consensus rating is "Reduce" with a $45.74 target price.

  • Intel stock closed at $47.98 on the previous trading day.
  • On Thursday, the stock traded as low as $45.17 and closed at $45.25.

The players

Intel Corporation

A leading global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products, including processors and chipsets for personal computers and data centers.

Weiss Ratings

An independent financial research firm that provides ratings and analysis on stocks, mutual funds, and other investments.

Roth Mkm

An investment banking and securities firm that provides research coverage on Intel.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that has issued a price target on Intel's stock.

Rosenblatt Securities

A boutique investment bank and securities firm that covers Intel and has adjusted its price target and rating on the stock.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Intel's stock performance will be closely watched by investors as a barometer for the broader semiconductor industry. The mixed analyst views on the stock's outlook highlight the uncertainty surrounding the company's future prospects.