Intel Corporation stock surged 11.04% to $48.78 following significant analyst upgrades, including a $65 target from Seaport Research and a $54 target from Northland Securities.
- The positive movement followed Q4 earnings where $13.67B revenue beat estimates, although the company issued weak Q1 2026 guidance of $11.7B-$12.7B.
- Optimism is centered on anticipated AI innovations, increased capital expenditures, and updates regarding the Intel 18A products.
- The stock continued to trade higher after hours, closing at $48.95 (+0.35%).