Can INTC’s AI and Apple Hopes Power the Next Leg Higher?
Intel’s stock has staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in big tech this year. After being left for dead in the AI race, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has doubled in 2025 as investors warm to a sweeping turnaround plan, a 9.9% U.S. government equity stake, and fresh partnerships with Nvidia, SoftBank – and potentially even Apple. [1]
With the share price recently around $40.56 after a Black Friday surge of more than 10%, the obvious question for investors is: where could Intel’s stock be trading by 2026? [2]
This article pulls together the latest news, analyst targets and algorithmic forecasts to outline a grounded, data-backed Intel stock price forecast for 2026 – and the key risks that could make or break that outlook.
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