Ge Long Hui·2026-01-21 14:44Core Viewpoint - Intel (INTC.US) shares surged over 7%, reaching a high of $52.17, the highest since March 2022, driven by optimism surrounding its upcoming Q4 2025 earnings report and strong demand for its traditional server chips due to data center expansion [1] Group 1: Earnings Expectations - Intel is set to release its Q4 2025 earnings report on January 22 after market close, with investors optimistic about the effectiveness of CEO Pat Gelsinger's transformation plan [1] - The data center business is expected to see a revenue increase of over 30% in Q4, reaching $4.43 billion [1] Group 2: Analyst Upgrades - Several investment banks have raised their target prices for Intel, with Citigroup increasing its target from $29 to $50 and upgrading its rating from "Sell" to "Neutral" [1] - Barclays raised its target price from $35 to $45, while Susquehanna increased its target from $40 to $45 [1]