Although it is not the best performer of all during the time frame, Intel (Nasdaq: Intech) stock However, it would have produced excellent returns for any trader who estimated that the chipmaker’s long decline was coming to an end in the summer of 2025.
Specifically, INTC shares hit $22.49 on July 3, 2025 – exactly 12 months ago – while, at press time on July 3, 2026, they are trading at $120.35.
Given the 435.13% rise over the time frame, a $1,000 investment in Intel stock 52 weeks ago would have turned into a $5,351.30 stake in the company for a profit of $4,351.30.
Why did Intel stock rise so dramatically?
The notable turnaround in INTC stock’s fortunes compared to previous years — between the highs of 2021 and the lows of 2025, by nearly 70% — can be attributed to focused efforts to fix the faltering core business, and the continued artificial intelligence (Amnesty International) Bohm, W to support From the White House.
In fact, the turning point for Intel stock last year came in late August when this was revealed President Donald Trump Management agreed to invest $8.9 billion in the semiconductor giant.
Given that the purchase was made for approximately US$24, the US government’s share itself generated a whopping profit of approximately US$36 billion with the position growing to approximately US$45 billion.
Elsewhere, Intel shares have managed to continue their rally in 2026 as investors appear to be exiting Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA) after its market value rose to more than $5 trillion in late 2025.
Year-to-date, NVDA stock is up 3.17% while smaller peers – Advanced micro devices (Nasdaq: AMD) and Intel – by 131% and 205%, respectively.
Wall Street sets Intel stock price target for the next 12 months
Finally, Wall Street analysts, on average, seem unsure whether INTC will be able to maintain its upward momentum and consider it, in general, a “hold” while anticipating a moderate correction over the next 12 months.
still, Latest classification revision The report released by HSBC’s Frank Lee on July 2 showed that the bulls never gave up, as it included a “buy” recommendation and a price target of $200 – a 100% upside from the same expert’s previous forecast of $100.
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