Summary: Intel Corp's (NASDAQ:INTC) finance chief, David Zinsner, purchased 5,882 shares of common stock on January 26, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were bought at $42.50 each for a total of $249,985. After the trade, Zinsner directly holds 247,392 shares. The filing was signed by Julie Kwok, attorney-in-fact, on January 27, 2026.
The insider purchase occurred while Intel's stock has shown significant longer-term gains and short-term volatility. Over the past year the shares have advanced 121.87%. However, in the most recent week before the filing the stock had fallen 19.02% before recovering to $43.93.
From a balance-sheet perspective, the company is described as carrying moderate debt while preserving liquidity: Intel's reported current ratio stands at 2.02. Investment research from InvestingPro included in the filing notes that the company appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. Despite posting losses over the previous twelve months, analysts included in that coverage forecast a return to profitability this year with expected earnings per share of $0.49.
Intel also reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations. Revenue for the period reached $13.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share were $0.15, topping analyst estimates of $13.4 billion in revenue and $0.08 in adjusted EPS. The company cited strength in its Data Center and AI segment as a driver of the better-than-expected performance.
Following those results, several research firms updated their price targets and maintained a range of ratings:
- Stifel raised its price target to $42 while maintaining a Hold rating.
- UBS increased its price target to $52 and kept a Neutral rating, citing the foundry outlook as a factor.
- Truist Securities lifted its price target to $49, noting strong fourth-quarter results but flagging supply constraints that affect first-quarter guidance.
- Bernstein SocGen Group reiterated a Market Perform rating with a $36 price target, recognizing solid performance but pointing to ongoing supply challenges.
Separately, Intel filed a resale prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that transfers the registration of existing securities to a new registration statement. The company indicated that the filing does not result in any new securities being issued to the United States Department of Commerce.
The insider purchase, the company's recent earnings beat, and the subsequent analyst reactions provide multiple data points for market participants weighing Intel's near-term trajectory. The filing details and analyst notes reflect continuing operational adjustments and responses to supply-related headwinds while investors monitor valuation and the path back to sustained profitability.
Note: Details above are drawn from the Form 4 filing and company disclosures cited in the filing.