Janney Montgomery Scott LLC has reduced its stake in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) by 2.9% during the second quarter of 2025. According to the firm’s recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Janney Montgomery Scott now holds 543,867 shares of the semiconductor giant, having sold 16,277 shares in the period. This adjustment positions their holdings in Intel at a value of approximately $12.18 million.
The decision to decrease its holdings comes as several other investment firms have also adjusted their positions in Intel. Westbourne Investments Inc. significantly increased its stake by 319.4% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 54,395 shares to bring its total to 71,425 shares, now valued at about $1.62 million. Similarly, Swedbank AB raised its stake by 5.0% during the second quarter, acquiring an additional 454,234 shares for a total of 9,467,128 shares, worth around $212.06 million.
Other notable investors include the Czech National Bank, which lifted its holdings by 7.2% to own 1,066,599 shares, valued at approximately $23.89 million. CHICAGO TRUST Co NA also increased its stake by an impressive 48.3%, acquiring 14,253 additional shares for a total of 43,742 shares, valued at $980,000. Furthermore, Ariose Capital Management Ltd established a new position in Intel, valued at about $2.17 million. As it stands, institutional investors own 64.53% of Intel’s stock.
Intel’s Financial Overview and Market Performance
On July 24, 2025, Intel reported its latest quarterly earnings, revealing a loss of ($0.10) earnings per share, which fell short of analyst expectations by ($0.11). Despite this setback, Intel achieved revenues of $12.86 billion for the quarter, surpassing estimates of $11.88 billion. Year-over-year, the company’s revenue increased by 0.5%.
Intel’s stock opened at $36.83 on Friday, with a notable twelve-month low of $17.67 and a high of $38.08. The company maintains a market capitalization of $161.20 billion and has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, along with a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 1.24. The stock’s performance indicators include a PE ratio of -7.72 and a beta of 1.33.
Analysts Reassess Intel’s Stock Ratings
Recent reports from various brokerages have focused on Intel’s stock. On September 19, 2025, Citigroup reiterated a “sell” rating, increasing its price target from $24.00 to $29.00. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase & Co. maintained a “sell” rating with a price objective of $21.00. In contrast, Wall Street Zen upgraded Intel from a “sell” to a “hold” rating on September 13, 2025.
The consensus rating from analysts indicates a cautious outlook on Intel, with two analysts suggesting a buy rating, twenty-four recommending a hold, and six advocating for a sell. The overall consensus target price stands at $26.19, according to MarketBeat.
Intel Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells a variety of computing and related products and services globally. The company’s operations are divided into several segments, including Client Computing Group, Data Center and AI, Network and Edge, Mobileye, and Intel Foundry Services. Its product portfolio encompasses central processing units, chipsets, mobile and desktop processors, and various semiconductor products. As the market continues to evolve, Intel faces both challenges and opportunities that will define its future trajectory.