Intel: Pump The Brakes
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Stone Fox CapitalInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)Comment(1)Follow us on Google for the latest stock newsFollow Seeking Alpha on Google for the latest stock newsSummaryIntel Corporation has surged despite Q1'26 results showing only modest 7% YoY revenue growth and weak gross margins.INTC's rally is driven by short-term CPU demand and price hikes, not by sustainable AI leadership or foundry breakthroughs.The stock valuation is stretched, with shares trading over 60x 2027 EPS targets and little evidence of accelerating long-term earnings power.I recommend using the recent rally to lock in gains, as the business outlook does not justify the stock's nearly 300% run.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at Out Fox The Street. Learn More » JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Intel Corporation (INTC) is running hot following quarterly results, but the chip giant didn't report overly impressive numbers. Intel has lucked into higher CPU demand and limited supplies, but sales hardly grew YoY. My This article was written byStone Fox Capital55.55K FollowersFollowStone Fox Capital is an RIA from Oklahoma. Mark Holder is a CPA with degrees in Accounting and Finance. He is also Series 65 licensed and has 30 years of investing experience, including 15 years as a portfolio manager. Mark leads the investing group Out Fox The Street where he shares stock picks and deep research to help readers uncover potential multibaggers while managing portfolio risk via diversification. Features include various model portfolios, stock picks with identifiable catalysts, daily updates, real-time alerts, and access to community chat and direct chat with Mark for questions. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this article should be taken as a solicitation to purchase or sell securities. Before buying or selling any stock, you should do your own research and reach your own conclusion or consult a financial advisor. Investing includes risks, including loss of principal.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.