Intel (INTC) shares surged, rising 51.2% over the past three months, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index’s 5.4% gain during the same period. Long-term, Intel stock is also far outperforming the S&P 500, up 83.6% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 has risen just 15.8%. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has climbed 53.1%, compared to the S&P 500’s 13.1% rise.

Despite these strong results, Intel shares are still 13.4% below their 52-week high of $42.48 set in February. The company’s Q3 2025 results showed a 3% revenue increase to $13.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.23, leading to a 6% rise in shares during the following trading session.

The company also noted its strengthened financial position, supported by $5.7 billion in U.S. government funding and strategic investments from NVIDIA and SoftBank. Despite strong performance, analysts remain cautious on Intel, with a target price of $35.98.