Intel shares are rising confidently at the start of 2026 following a strong recovery in 2025. Since early January, the stock has already gained around 19%, while investors are awaiting the upcoming quarterly earnings report that could confirm the sustainability of the positive trend.

Support for the stock comes from improving financial performance. In recent quarters, Intel exceeded revenue expectations, returned to profitability, and improved margins thanks to stabilized supply chains and recovering demand.

An additional driver remains the data center and artificial intelligence segment. Intel continues to see revenue growth in Data Center & AI, with management noting strong demand for processors and server infrastructure amid global AI capacity expansion.

Investors are also focused on Intel Foundry and government support for domestic chip manufacturing in the U.S. Analysts believe that if operational progress and positive cash flow are maintained, Intel shares could continue to rise in 2026.