Oversold Intel: Is A Rebound Likely?

Summary:

  • INTC has dropped 10% since my last analysis, extending its year-to-date decline to 56%.
  • CEO Pat Gelsinger’s exit intensifies uncertainty about Intel’s turnaround strategy, execution, and long-term leadership stability.
  • Q3 gross margins hit 41%, but Q4 is projected to contract to ~39.5% due to rising costs and tailwinds fading.
  • Intel targets $17.5B OpEx and $14B CapEx by 2025, reducing spending by $10B to balance growth and costs.
  • Intel remains in oversold territory with weak volume and bearish trends, suggesting speculative buying opportunities.
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Investment Thesis

Since our last analysis, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has dropped an additional 10%, extending its year-to-date decline to 56%. CEO Pat Gelsinger’s planned exit has intensified market skepticism, raising doubts about the continuity of Intel’s turnaround strategy, including its advanced node development


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