Intel Stock Anticipates 8% Swing Post-Earnings as Traders Eye Chipmaker’s Turnaround
Intel Corp. faces a pivotal moment as options markets price in an 8% MOVE for its shares following Thursday's fourth-quarter earnings report. The chipmaker's stock could test $52—levels unseen since early 2022—or retreat to $44, reflecting persistent volatility despite its 27% rally since October.
Market Optimism stems from stronger-than-expected prior results, rumors of new client wins, and political tailwinds after the U.S. government acquired a strategic stake. Yet the specter of 2021's highs looms large, with Thursday's performance potentially cementing—or undermining—the nascent recovery narrative.