INTC spotlight — 2026-10-16
Intel (INTC) reported a last EPS of -2.16, indicating the company was not profitable during that period. This lack of profitability comes despite reported revenue of $16.13B and a market cap of $510.00B.
Key figures
Data as of Oct 16, 2026- INTC last close
- $95.37
- INTC change vs prior close
- -2.8%
- INTC market cap
- $510.00B
Intel (INTC) reported a last EPS of -2.16¹, indicating the company was not profitable during that period. This lack of profitability comes despite reported revenue of $16.13B² and a market cap of $510.00B³.
The stock closed Thursday at $95.37⁴, down 2.8% from the prior session⁵. Short-term momentum has been negative, with a 5-session return of -10.94%⁶ and a 1-month return of -5.62%⁷. Only two of the last ten sessions closed higher. This downward movement is reflected in the price sitting 7.74% below its 50-day average⁸, though it remains 13.14% above its 200-day average⁹.
Looking at the broader window, INTC has seen a 12-month return of 167.67%¹⁰. The current price of $95.37⁴ puts it at 57.1% of its 52-week range¹¹, which spans from a low of $32.89 to a high of $142.35¹²˒¹³. Trading volume on Thursday was 149.26 million shares¹⁴, or 1.39x its 20-session average¹⁵.
Intel Corp (INTC): price and news
Full chart and figuresDaily closes up to Oct 15, 2026, the last session before this was written.
News
- Intel vs. Qualcomm: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool1d agoNegative
Company reported $267 million net loss in fiscal 2025, negative free cash flow of $4.9 billion, suspended dividend, and is in midst of costly business overhaul. Unfavorable valuation with forward P/E of 63.7 and P/S ratio of 9.2. Faces intense competition and requires significant capital expenditures.
- 3 Reasons to Buy Intel Stock Before 2027The Motley Fool2d agoPositive
Strong execution with 7 consecutive quarters of beating guidance, 25% YoY revenue growth, significant margin expansion (41.8% gross margin), and robust AI-driven demand. Foundry losses narrowing toward breakeven. Forward P/E of 49 on 2027 estimates with 69% expected annualized earnings growth supports further upside.
- Applied Materials vs. Intel: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool2d agoNegative
Negative free cash flow of $4.9B in 2025, unprofitable foundry business, $12.5B noncash charge in Q2 2026, and significant shareholder dilution from $23B stock sale in August 2026. Turnaround remains uncertain and dependent on foundry profitability.
- Intel vs. Marvell Technology: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool2d agoNegative
Intel is in the midst of a costly turnaround with massive capital expenditures for foundry buildout, reported a $267M net loss, carries negative free cash flow of $4.9B, and faces significant execution risks. The author expresses concern about the company's business model overhaul and government involvement.
- Intel vs. Marvell Technology: What Revenue Trends Tell Investors About These Artificial Intelligence CompaniesThe Motley Fool2d agoPositive
Intel shows improving momentum under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan with a strong 25% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2026 ($16.1B), indicating successful turnaround efforts and renewed competitiveness in the AI market after previous uneven performance.
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