Intel Corp. shares have risen more than 230% in 2026, roughly 236% from their 2025 closing price, as stronger demand for server CPUs and AI-related products supports a recovery in the company’s data-center business. Second-quarter revenue grew 25.4%, while analysts raised their earnings forecasts for 2027. The rally is approaching Intel’s strongest calendar-year performance in more than four decades, although Wall Street’s cautious price target stands at $116.