5 Large-Cap Stocks That Are On Fire Right Now

2. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

YTD Return as of April 27: 115.8%

On April 27, Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley raised the firm’s price recommendation on Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to $65 from $45. It reiterated an Equal Weight rating on the shares following the earnings report. The analyst said production improved across the board. He also noted that the company’s fundamentals are starting to move in a better direction.

On April 24, JPMorgan Chase raised its price target on Intel to $45 from $35 and maintained an Underweight rating. The firm said the company’s Q1 results and Q2 outlook came in ahead of expectations across the board. This reflected strength in the data center business, improved 18A yields, and a third straight increase in capital spending plans. JPMorgan also pointed to several concerns. These include earnings quality issues, expected gross margin pressure in the second half of 2026, rising spending, and a foundry breakeven timeline that may extend beyond the end of 2027.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is a global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The company operates through segments that include Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other. Its Intel Products segment includes the Client Computing Group and the Data Center and AI group.