‘Take the Plunge,’ Says Top Investor About Intel Stock

As we near the halfway mark of 2025, cautious optimism is brewing among Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) investors – and for good reason. Much of that hope hinges on new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who has hit the ground running. Tan has voiced his ambitions to help return Intel to its storied days at the peak of the Silicon Valley pecking order, implementing a series of steps designed to revamp the long-suffering chip stock.

This includes moves both sweet and sour, such as committing to making the company a “world-class foundry” while also jettisoning upwards of 20,000 jobs in an attempt to better streamline operations.

One top investor, known by the pseudonym Value Portfolio, believes that Intel is heading down the right path.

“Its new CEO, focus on making the right decisions, and strong domestic advantages make it a unique investment opportunity,” notes the 5-star investor, who is among the top 2% of TipRanks’ stock pros.

Value Portfolio is placing a particular focus on the production of Intel’s 18A node, hoping that this will help the company earn much-needed “cold hard cash.” Thus far, the investor is encouraged by the initial data, though acknowledging that the final verdict won’t be delivered for another six months or so.

That confidence is further backed by Intel’s financial resilience. In its most recent quarter, the company delivered a gross margin of about 40%, a 3.2% above its January guidance. In a year marked by economic turbulence, that kind of margin strength, according to the investor, is “impressive.”

Going forward, Value Portfolio has faith that Tan will succeed in leading Intel toward technological glory, making INTC a worthwhile investment.

“We expect the company to succeed with its technology, and should its 18A succeed the company’s foundry business could become a powerhouse within its own right. Going forward, that makes Intel a valuable investment,” concludes Value Portfolio, who rates INTC shares a Buy. (To watch The Value Portfolio’s track record, click here)

Not so fast, argues most of Wall Street. With 26 Hold ratings, alongside just 1 Buy and 4 Sells, analysts are still waiting for more proof that Intel’s new direction is delivering results. INTC currently holds a consensus rating of Hold (i.e., Neutral), with a 12-month average price target of $21.23, implying a downside of ~2%. (See INTC stock forecast)

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