President Donald Trump proudly announced the U.S. government’s 8.9% stake in Intel, causing a 10.8% stock surge. Intel, a key player in semiconductors, saw its stock price climb from $17.67 to $37.29, fueled by the government’s investment. Despite analysts’ caution, Intel’s Q3 earnings report showed improvements in revenue and margins.

Intel’s revenue for Q3 2025 hit $13.7 billion, up 3% YoY, with gross margins at 38.2%. The Client Computing Group led revenue at $8.5 billion, while net income improved to $4.1 billion. Guidance for Q4 2025 expects revenue between $12.8 billion and $13.8 billion with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.08.

Analysts are optimistic about Intel’s future, with a price target of $50. Despite a consensus “Hold” rating, the stock has already exceeded the average analyst price target of $37.24 and could rally up to 9.96% to the Street-high target price of $52.

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