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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Intel (INTC) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -3.06 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Down 7.92%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 17.11%
- Easy Tracking In The Watchlist
Intel stock price ended at $101.65 on Friday, after gaining 1.84%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The Intel stock price increased 1.84% on the most recent trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), climbing from $99.81 to $101.65. Throughout the last trading session, the stock experienced fluctuations of 5.73%, with a low of $98.03 and a high of $103.65. The price has seen ups and downs during this time, resulting in a 10.11% gain over the last two weeks. On the last day, volume decreased by -4 million shares, with a total of 74 million shares traded, amounting to approximately $7.55 billion. It's important to note that declining volume in conjunction with rising prices can indicate divergence, serving as a potential early warning for changes over the coming days.
The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -17.11% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $65.41 and $105.25 at the end of this 3-month period.
INTC Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 24.15%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Intel stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $109.23. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $96.53. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Intel stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $92.32 and $86.30. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Intel finds support just below today's level at $92.32. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $86.30 and $81.88.
This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $5.62 between high and low, or 5.73%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 6.70%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (INTC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Intel Corporation to open at $101.11, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $97.60 and $105.70, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.10 (+/-8.30%) up or down from last closing price. If Intel Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 8.30% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $92.32 (9.18%) than the resistance at $116.96 (15.06%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Intel Corporation stock A Buy?
Intel holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-3.061
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $101.11 ( 0.531%).
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INTC Performance
Trading levels for INTC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 106.73 | 5.00% |
| R2 | 104.58 | 2.89% |
| R1 | 103.26 | 1.58% |
| Price | 101.65 | |
| S1 | 98.96 | -2.64% |
| S2 | 97.64 | -3.95% |
| S3 | 95.49 | -6.06% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 124.92 | 22.89% |
| R2 | 120.61 | 18.65% |
| R1 | 116.96 | 15.06% |
| Price | 101.65 | |
| S1 | 92.32 | -9.18% |
| S2 | 86.30 | -15.10% |
| S3 | 81.88 | -19.45% |
INTC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 07, 2024 | Sep 01, 2024 | $0.125 | 0.567% |
| 2 | May 06, 2024 | May 06, 2024 | Jun 01, 2024 | $0.125 | 0.405% |
| 3 | Jan 25, 2024 | Feb 06, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | $0.125 | 0.285% |
| 4 | Oct 26, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 | $0.130 | 0.297% |
| 5 | Jul 18, 2023 | Aug 04, 2023 | Sep 01, 2023 | $0.125 | 0.341% |
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