Intel’s Strategic Shift with Nvidia Investment
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) received a significant boost when Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) acquired a $5 billion stake in the company in September 2025. This collaboration will involve Nvidia embedding Intel’s central processing units (CPUs) into select products. Following the announcement, Intel’s stock surged over 100%.
Despite this turnaround potential, analysts project meager growth for Intel, expecting just 2% revenue growth in fiscal 2026 and nearly 8% in fiscal 2027. In contrast, Nvidia is anticipated to grow at a remarkable 52% during the same period. Currently, Intel’s valuation exceeds 100 times forward earnings, which raises concerns among investors.
The broader market dynamics favor Nvidia, which has a strong presence in the AI computing sector, predominantly powered by graphics processing units (GPUs). Analysts view Nvidia as a safer investment choice when compared to Intel’s uncertain recovery path.
