Intel (INTC) shares declined -1.85% following a CFO fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Conference, as investors weigh manufacturing progress against rising production costs from record-high U.S. import tariffs.

  • Analysts maintain a consensus hold rating, citing potential for sustained margin pressure within a volatile global trade environment.
  • The recent launch of Xeon 600 processors continues to provide support for the company's workstation segment.
  • Intel (INTC) stock closed at $44.62 on February 19, 2026.