{"id":831376,"date":"2025-03-04T08:11:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/04\/intel-intc-stock-big-money-makes-moves-while-ceo-gets-pay-boost\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T08:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:11:57","slug":"intel-intc-stock-big-money-makes-moves-while-ceo-gets-pay-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/04\/intel-intc-stock-big-money-makes-moves-while-ceo-gets-pay-boost\/","title":{"rendered":"Intel (INTC) Stock: Big Money Makes Moves While CEO Gets Pay Boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-27068\">\n<div>\n<h2>TLDR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC increased its stake in Intel by 1.9% in Q4, now holding shares worth $16.4 million<\/li>\n<li>Multiple investment firms have modified their Intel holdings, with State Street Corp owning nearly $4.6 billion worth<\/li>\n<li>Intel appointed Michelle Johnston Holthaus as CEO of Intel Products business with an annual salary of $1 million and potential bonuses up to $2 million<\/li>\n<li>Analysts have mixed views, with 5 sell ratings, 27 hold ratings, and only 1 buy rating<\/li>\n<li>Intel stock traded up 2.8% to $23.74, though the company reported lower-than-expected Q4 earnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) has seen notable investment activity from institutional holders while implementing leadership changes and compensation adjustments. The semiconductor giant continues to navigate challenges in an increasingly competitive market.<\/p>\n<p>Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketbeat.com\/instant-alerts\/clifford-swan-investment-counsel-llc-raises-position-in-intel-co-nasdaqintc-2025-03-02\/\"> recently increased its position in Intel by 1.9%<\/a> during the fourth quarter. The investment firm added 15,214 shares to its holdings.<\/p>\n<p>The firm now owns 819,532 shares of the chip maker\u2019s stock. These shares were valued at approximately $16.4 million at the end of the most recent reporting period.<\/p>\n<p>This move comes as part of broader institutional investor activity involving Intel stock. Several major investment entities have modified their positions in recent months.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27073\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/intc-stock.png\" alt=\"Intel Corporation (INTC)\" width=\"1039\" height=\"572\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27073\">Intel Corporation (INTC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake by 264.0% in the fourth quarter. The firm now holds over 19.6 million shares valued at approximately $393.3 million.<\/p>\n<p>UBS Asset Management has maintained a substantial position as well. They increased their holdings by 28.2% during the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Their current position includes over 58.4 million shares. This translates to a value of about $1.37 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Van ECK Associates Corp similarly boosted its Intel investment by 27.2% in the third quarter. They now control over 44 million shares worth approximately $967.4 million.<\/p>\n<p>State Street Corp remains one of Intel\u2019s largest institutional investors. They increased their stake by 2.8% during the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>They now hold nearly 198 million shares valued at about $4.64 billion. Hedge funds and institutional investors collectively own approximately 64.53% of Intel\u2019s stock.<\/p>\n<p>While investment firms adjust their positions, Intel has also been making internal changes. The company recently entered into a new compensation agreement with Michelle Johnston Holthaus.<\/p>\n<h3>CEO Pay Boost<\/h3>\n<p>Johnston Holthaus was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Intel Products business on December 1, 2024.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investing.com\/news\/sec-filings\/intel-corp-raises-ceos-pay-as-part-of-new-agreement-93CH-3901017\"> Her new compensation package includes a significant boost.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Her annual salary has been increased to $1 million. She also has an annual cash bonus opportunity that could reach up to $2 million.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, her long-term incentive equity award target is set at approximately $16 million. She received a one-time restricted stock units award valued at around $5 million.<\/p>\n<p>The compensation adjustment comes at a challenging time for Intel. The company\u2019s recent financial performance has fallen short of expectations.<\/p>\n<p>In its quarterly earnings released on January 30th, Intel reported disappointing results. The company posted a loss of $0.02 per share for the quarter.<\/p>\n<p>This missed analysts\u2019 consensus estimates, which had projected earnings of $0.12 per share. The company is currently facing a negative net margin of 35.32%.<\/p>\n<h3>Analyst Sentiment<\/h3>\n<p>Analyst sentiment regarding Intel remains cautious. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating.<\/p>\n<p>Twenty-seven analysts have issued a hold rating. Only one has given a buy rating to the company\u2019s stock.<\/p>\n<p>The overall consensus from market analysts points to a \u201cHold\u201d rating. The average price target stands at $26.88 per share.<\/p>\n<p>Several financial firms have recently adjusted their outlook on Intel. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target from $25.00 to $21.00.<\/p>\n<p>UBS lowered their price target from $26.00 to $23.00. Citigroup similarly reduced their price objective from $22.00 to $21.00.<\/p>\n<p>Bank of America maintained an \u201cunderperform\u201d rating with a $21.00 price objective on Intel stock. Needham &#038; Company LLC has reiterated a \u201chold\u201d rating.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Intel\u2019s stock showed positive movement recently. Shares traded up 2.8% on Friday, reaching $23.74.<\/p>\n<p>Trading volume was high with over 103.9 million shares changing hands. This exceeded the average volume of nearly 97 million shares.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s market capitalization currently stands at approximately $102.8 billion. Intel stock has experienced volatility over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>Its fifty-two week price range spans from a low of $18.51 to a high of $46.63. The company\u2019s current price-to-earnings ratio is -5.42.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to stock performance, Intel continues to develop its product offerings. The company designs, manufactures, and sells computing products globally.<\/p>\n<p>Its portfolio includes central processing units, chipsets, system-on-chips, and multichip packages. The company also produces GPUs, domain-specific accelerators, and field programmable gate arrays.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Intel\u2019s infrastructure projects face challenges. The company\u2019s proposed $28 billion chip production facilities in Ohio are experiencing delays.<\/p>\n<p>Completion is now expected around 2030. This timeline adjustment reflects market demand considerations and capital management strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Production issues also affect Intel\u2019s Panther Lake chips. Low yield rates may impact mass production timelines in 2025, according to industry analysts.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Intel continues to innovate. The company recently expanded its Xeon 6 processor lineup with enhanced performance capabilities for data centers.<\/p>\n<p>These new CPUs offer improved AI processing and energy efficiency. They also include new Ethernet solutions to support business infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n<p>Intel\u2019s stock traded up on Friday to $23.74, representing a 2.8% increase for the day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section>\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9eb3aeab1807087154cda7b62b4a98e3?s=95&#038;r=g\"  height=\"95\" width=\"95\" decoding=\"async\">\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/author\/oli\/\" title=\"Posts by Oliver Dale\" rel=\"author\">Oliver Dale<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Editor-in-Chief of CoinCentral and founder of Kooc Media, A UK-Based Online Media Company. Believer in Open-Source Software, Blockchain Technology &#038; a Free and Fair Internet for all. His writing has been quoted by Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Investopedia, The New Yorker, Forbes, Techcrunch &#038; More. 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