Intel Stock Plummets -12% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Intel (INTC) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -12% return. The company has lost about $20 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $151 Bil. The stock remains 79.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.3% for the S&P 500.
Intel’s recent streak saw chip sector anxieties amplified by fierce AI competition from rivals. Despite a strategic $1.6 billion acquisition of AI firm SambaNova, investor unease stemmed from cautious analyst growth outlooks and prior modest Q4 guidance, tempering a broader tech rally.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There are several things to fear in INTC stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This isn’t appropriately reflected in the stock’s Moderate valuation which is why we think it is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell INTC).
For quick background, INTC provides design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies, with AI-driven drug search advancements through a strategic partnership with MILA.
Comparing INTC Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for INTC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | INTC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.4% | -1.2% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -11.6% | -2.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 17.9% | 1.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 79.8% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | -59.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 94.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -46.6% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: INTC Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 24 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 63 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 9 | 17 |
| 4D | 2 | 35 |
| 5D | 2 | 9 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 6 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 24 | 63 |
Key Financials for Intel (INTC)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $54.2 Bil | $53.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $31.0 Mil | $-4.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.7 Bil | $-18.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $12.9 Bil | $13.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-1.3 Bil | $858.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-2.9 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
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