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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) designs and manufactures semiconductors that power PCs, data centers, networking, and cloud infrastructure. The company was once the undisputed leader in chips, driving the world’s PCs and servers. Today it trades around $24/share with a market cap of $106.6 billion, far below its peak as it works through one of the toughest turnarounds in its history.
Once defined by its dominance in microprocessors, Intel has struggled to keep pace with rivals in advanced chipmaking, forcing the company into a multiyear rebuild of its technology and manufacturing capabilities.
The strategy now centers on massive investments in foundry services, efforts to regain process leadership, and positioning as a critical supplier in the global semiconductor supply chain. But with EBIT margins at -5.1% and ROE at -18.6%, Intel is still in the early innings of recovery.
Looking at Intel’s ownership and insider moves gives us a good read on how the big money is playing the stock during this uncertain stretch.
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Intel’s stock is anchored by passive index giants, while selective active managers are making bold moves.
- Vanguard Group: 383.9M shares (8.8%), ~$9.35B. Added 8.46M (+2.3%).
- BlackRock: 241.0M shares (5.5%), ~$5.87B. Added 641K (+0.3%).
- State Street: 203.6M shares (4.7%), ~$4.96B. Added 3.17M (+1.6%).
- Geode Capital: 97.6M shares (2.2%), ~$2.38B. Added 1.76M (+1.8%).
- Invesco (QQQ Trust): 89.6M shares (2.1%), ~$2.18B. Cut 522K (-0.6%).
- PRIMECAP: 80.3M shares (1.8%), ~$1.96B. Added 3.31M (+4.3%).
- Norges Bank: 70.5M shares (1.6%), ~$1.72B. Added 8.33M (+13.4%).
- Capital World Investors: 65.3M shares (1.5%), ~$1.59B. Added 871K (+1.4%).
- BlackRock Ireland: 64.1M shares (1.5%), ~$1.56B. Added 2.93M (+4.8%).
- Van Eck Associates: 47.0M shares (1.1%), ~$1.14B. Added 6.74M (+16.8%).
One highlight from last quarter is Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies, which boosted its Intel stake by nearly 1,947% to 7.6M shares worth $170M. That kind of surge shows a sharp shift in confidence from one of the world’s most successful quant funds.
Another big move came from Steven Cohen’s Point72, which raised its position by 585%, now holding about 2.7M shares worth $59M. That’s a bold statement from a fund known for fast, tactical bets.
Finally, Cliff Asness’ AQR Capital expanded its Intel stake by 211%, now up to 15.5M shares worth $347M. For a systematic manager that usually spreads risk broadly, this is a strong signal of belief in Intel’s upside.
The passive giants keep Intel tied into every major index fund, which supports stability. The larger increases from Norges Bank and Van Eck show that some long-term investors see potential in Intel’s turnaround. Invesco’s trim, however, signals that not everyone is convinced. The split reflects cautious optimism rather than broad conviction.
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Intel’s Recent Insider Trades
Insider activity can often hint at how confident leadership feels about the company’s future. At Intel, recent transactions in June and July were active but largely tied to option exercises rather than open-market buying.
That distinction matters because option-driven trades usually reflect compensation schedules, not fresh conviction from executives.
Here are some recent insider sales:
- Gawel Scott (Officer): Sold blocks of 4.3K, 3.3K, 2.2K and 1.6K shares around $20–21 while exercising similar amounts.
- April Boise (Officer): Sold 17.4K, 7.5K and 1.2K shares near $20.35 while also acquiring offsetting shares.
These trades look compensation-driven rather than discretionary. The absence of direct insider buying implies executives do not yet view Intel’s stock as undervalued, which could signal that management itself is waiting for stronger evidence of a turnaround before adding more skin in the game.
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What the Ownership & Insider Trade Data Tell Us
Intel’s shareholder base is anchored by passive giants like Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street, which keeps the stock widely held through index funds. Among active managers, big additions from PRIMECAP, Norges Bank, and Van Eck stand out as signs of selective confidence in Intel’s turnaround. In contrast, Invesco trimmed its stake, showing that not all investors are convinced the strategy will pay off.
Insider activity looks cautious, with officers selling shares while exercising options, but no meaningful open-market buying. This pattern suggests Intel’s leadership is not signaling strong conviction at today’s share price.
Intel’s ownership data points to cautious support. Institutions are willing to take selective bets, but insiders are staying on the sidelines. Until Intel proves it can restore profitability and regain ground in advanced chipmaking, ownership trends suggest investors should approach with patience and tempered expectations.
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