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In a move reflecting the company's efforts to reclaim its leadership in the semiconductor sector, Mizuho Securities raised Intel's price target to $135.00. This upgrade comes amid reports indicating that Intel has secured a chipmaking agreement with AAPL, strengthening its Foundry business position. Additionally, the company announced a strategic collaboration with Greenstone Biosciences aimed at accelerating drug discovery through AI technologies.
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Sign InDespite these positive developments, Intel faces challenges regarding its high valuation, as the current P/E ratio exceeds 200, raising concerns about overvaluation compared to peers. In comparison to sector performance per market data, NVDA closed at $211.68 and MU at $1193.01 on June 22, 2026, while TSM, the primary competitor in the foundry space, traded at $462.12 (close June 18, 2026).
INTC shares stood at $133.99 as of the June 18, 2026 close, nearing the new price target. Investors are closely watching the Foundry division's ability to generate margins that justify the current valuation, especially with upcoming catalysts such as the Eurozone CPI data on June 17, 2026, which may impact global technology sector sentiment.