Intel Corp (INTC)

Price*: $13.11 | Dividend: $0.56 | Dividend Yield: 4.27%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 9/9/08, at a price of 20.97.

Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown

1. Relative Strength

Stock is slightly underperforming.

2. Overall Yield Attractiveness

Stock's dividend yield is adequate.

3. Dividend Reliability

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.

4. Dividend Uptrend

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.

5. Earnings Growth

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.

Price and Dividend Info

Intel Corp (INTC)

Previous Day's Closing Price*

$13.11

Annual Stock Dividend

$0.56

Current Dividend Yield

4.27%

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Profile & Recommendation

Company Profile

Intel (INTC) -very well-known technology company has loads of cash. Intel Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of semiconductor chips, as well as in the development of advanced integrated digital technology platforms for the computing and communications industries worldwide. The companys customers include original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, PC and network communications products users, and other manufacturers. Intel was founded in 1968 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes

This large cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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