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Shares of Intel have nearly doubled in value over the past month and are up close to 500% over the past 12 months as optimism grows around the company’s turnaround, following better-than-expected results and a series of high-profile deals.
Trading activity suggests the stock could remain volatile. Intel shares, which added almost 4% on Monday to set a fresh closing record above $129, are seen swinging up to about 8.5% in either direction by the end of the week, according to recent options pricing. If the move materializes to the upside, the shares could reach a new high around $140 after a record-setting run.
Intel’s stock has gained momentum in recent weeks after the company said booming AI demand is driving sales. Additional support has come from reports that its foundry business could be approaching a deal to sell chips to Apple.
More broadly, improving sentiment around AI-related stocks—including semiconductor peers such as AMD—has helped lift major indexes, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching new highs.
Some investors are weighing whether Intel’s recent surge leaves room for further gains or signals a potential pullback. Options pricing indicates that traders are positioning for continued large swings.
Analyst sentiment also appears mixed. Among seven analysts with current ratings tracked by Visible Alpha, three have rated the stock a “buy,” three have issued neutral ratings, and one recommendation is to sell. The analysts’ average price target is just under $85, which is more than 30% below Monday’s close.
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