Intel Stock Forecast 2026: Buy or Avoid After $5B Nvidia Deal?
Intel has had a wild 12 months. INTC stock has risen significantly this year, yet they remain below its recent peaks. As of the December 29 close, Intel stock finished at $36.68, with a 52-week range of $17.67 to $44.02.
At present, the major news is Nvidia’s $5 billlion investment in Intel, which officially concluded on December 26, 2025. That matters because it ties Intel’s future to a real product partnership, not only a hopeful roadmap.
Thus, our 2026 price targets (ranges, not single numbers) start like this:
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Bear case (2026): $23 to $30, if execution slips and the market stops paying up for the turnaround.
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Base case (2026): $35 to $48, if Intel keeps improving margins and ships on schedule.
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Bull case (2026): $50 to $60, if…
