ARM vs. INTEL
ARM
Founded in 1990, ARM specializes in designing central processing unit (CPU) cores and other chips, as well as providing software development tools. The company's primary business model involves licensing its technology as intellectual property rather than manufacturing physical CPUs, GPUs, or microcontrollers.Recent developments for ARM include:
Entry into the server CPU market, announced on February 18, 2025
Plans to launch its own chip in 2025, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy. ARM continues to be a major player in the semiconductor industry, competing with companies like IBM, Intel, and AMD in various market segments.
ARM's stock has demonstrated remarkable growth, with its price reaching $159.54 as of the latest data. The company has seen a significant increase in value, with its stock price more than doubling over the past year. This growth is attributed to strong quarter-over-quarter performance and increasing demand for ARM's chip designs in various sectors, including AI and data centers.
Based on the technical analysis of ARM stock as of February 18, 2025, several key indicators suggest a mixed outlook.
Current stock price: $159.54
Market capitalization: $168.16 billion
P/E ratio: 210
Average 20-day price(DEMA): $168.60
Average 50-day price(DEMA): $140.46
Average 200-day price(DEMA): $155.66
Relative Strength Index (RSI): The 14-day RSI is at 52.94, approaching overbought territory but still indicating bullish momentum.
MACD: The MACD line (4.24) is slightly below the signal line (5.35), forming a bearish crossover, which could signal a potential downtrend.
Bollinger Bands:
Daily: The stock is trading near the middle of its Bollinger Bands (Upper: 176.16, Lower: 142.71), suggesting neutral momentum.
Weekly: Upper: 166.14, Lower: 124.44. It is close to upper bound. Might be seen a sell signal b/c O/B.
Volume: Trading volume has been significantly higher than average, indicating increased investor interest and potential volatility.
Trend Strength: The ADX of 26.9 suggests a strong trend is present.
Earnings Schedule: May 07,2025.
Technical analysis is based on daily chart.
INTEL
Intel Corporation is a leading American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1968, Intel is renowned for its semiconductor products, particularly microprocessors used in personal computers and servers.
At CES 2025, Intel announced its new Core Ultra 200V series processors, code-named Lunar Lake, designed to enhance AI capabilities in PCs. This marks a significant push into the AI PC market, coinciding with a major refresh cycle expected as businesses upgrade outdated systems due to the end of support for Windows 10.
As of February 18, 2025, Intel Corporation (INTC) stock is trading at $23.60, showing a slight decline of 2.20% from its previous close. The stock has experienced significant volatility over the past year, with a 52-week range of $18.51 to $46.63. The troubled chip maker's shares rose almost 24% last week.
Key points about INTC stock:
Current market price: $23.60
Market capitalization: $102.19 billion
P/E ratio: -5.39 (negative due to recent losses)
Average 20-day price(DEMA): $19.70
Average 50-day price(DEMA): $19.53
Average 200-day price(DEMA): $23.32
Relative Strength Index (RSI): The 14-day RSI is at 68.27. It is slight below the overbought territory and suggesting a potential price decline.
MACD: The MACD line (0.509) is slightly above the signal line. The cross was on February 10,2025.
Bollinger Bands:
Daily: The stock is trading near the middle of its Bollinger Bands (Upper: 23.6, Lower: 17.85), Overbought.
Weekly: Upper: 25.77, Lower: 17.93. It is close to upper bound. No signal.
Volume: Trading volume has been significantly higher than average, indicating increased investor interest and potential volatility.
Trend Strength: ADX reading of 17.12 indicates a weak or non-existent trend in the market.
Earnings Schedule: May 01,2025.
INTC's stock performance in recent years has been challenging:
2024: -59.56% annual change
2023: +94.64% annual change
2022: -46.65% annual change
2021: +6.02% annual change
The stock has shown some recovery in 2025, with a 17.71% increase year-to-date.
Looking ahead, analysts have mixed opinions on INTC's future performance. While some predict potential growth, others remain cautious due to strong competition from AMD and Nvidia, as well as concerns about Intel's ability to innovate quickly enough. The company's efforts in AI, 5G, and data center markets will be crucial for its future stock performance.
Comparison
ARM is gaining traction in areas traditionally dominated by Intel, such as data centers and AI applications.