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Post-earnings, the bull case is still alive
Intel just got the kind of note investors like to pin to the fridge: a Buy rating reaffirmed after Q2 2026, with the price target cut from $176 to $151. That’s not exactly a standing ovation, but it is a reminder that some analysts still think the stock has room to run.
Why the analyst still likes the story
The thesis leans heavily on Intel’s data-center and AI push. According to the note, DCAI revenue hit $6.3 billion, segment margin widened to 39.5%, and purpose-built silicon revenue nearly tripled year over year. In plain English: the parts of Intel that need to look hot are, at least for now, starting to sweat a little less.
What this means for your portfolio
For investors, the key question is whether Intel can turn a decent quarter into an actual comeback arc instead of another episode of “promising start, awkward ending.” The lower target says expectations are getting more realistic, but the call still suggests the market may be underpricing the turnaround.
Big picture: when analysts keep the Buy label on after a strong quarter, they’re basically saying the story’s not dead yet — it just needs to keep shipping.