Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Forecast
INTC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.53 / 5 from 49 analysts
- Price target
- $118.05 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +31.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.28
- 52-week range
- $33.62 – $140.94
INTC analyst ratings
49 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
INTC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
INTC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.48 | $0.23 | +71.5% | 36 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.53 | $1.12 | $1.74 | $0.42 | +263.8% | 41 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.10 | $1.45 | $3.44 | $1.53 | +37.8% | 46 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
INTC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $16.45B | $16.13B | $17.03B | +20.5% | 36 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $63.17B | $58.66B | $66.17B | +19.5% | 43 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $72.69B | $64.60B | $91.32B | +15.1% | 47 |
INTC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
INTC revenue: reported and forecast
INTC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.27 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | +46.9% | 30 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.11 | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.52 | $1.53 | +38.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.58 | $2.04 | $2.04 | $2.08 | $2.10 | +32.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
INTC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; INTC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from INTC
49 analysts cover Intel; their consensus rating is buy (3.53 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $118.05, 31.4% above the latest close of $89.85. Analysts expect earnings of $1.53 per share for 2026, +263.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.10 per share on revenue of $72.7 billion. Intel beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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INTC forecast FAQ
What is Intel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Intel is $118.05, 31.4% above the latest close of $89.85.
Is Intel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 49 analysts covering Intel, 14 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 32 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Intel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.53 per share for 2026 (range $1.12 to $1.74); for 2027 the estimate is $2.10.
What is Intel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $63.2 billion, growth of 19.5%; for 2027 it is $72.7 billion.
When does Intel report earnings?
Intel is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.28.
Does Intel usually beat earnings estimates?
Intel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.