Intel stock rises today after Nvidia buys 214 million INTC shares in $5 billion deal

Intel stock jumped on Monday after the semiconductor firm confirmed it has completed a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia, a move that investors see as a key boost to the company’s balance sheet and turnaround efforts.

Intel stock today (INTC) jumps after $5 billion Nvidia share sale closes

The transaction was finalized on December 26, 2025, following an agreement first announced in September. Under the deal, Intel issued 214,776,632 shares of common stock to Nvidia Corporation at $23.28 per share, raising $5.0 billion in gross proceeds, as per a Benzinga report. The shares carry a par value of $0.001 each and were issued under a Securities Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2025.

The completion of the Nvidia investment comes as Intel pushes through a broader strategic reset under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who has described 2025 as a “defining year” for the company, as per the Benzinga report.


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Intel stock up 81% YTD amid turnaround optimism

Intel shares are up about 81% year to date, reflecting growing investor optimism around a turnaround driven by improved execution and increased funding tied to artificial intelligence initiatives.

Nvidia takes roughly 4% stake in Intel through $23.28-per-share deal

Nvidia’s purchase gives it ownership of about 4% of Intel, as per a Gurufocus report. The shares were issued through a private placement, allowing Intel to raise capital directly without accessing public markets. The funding is expected to help ease pressure from years of heavy factory spending while supporting Intel’s efforts to regain competitiveness in AI chips and advanced manufacturing.

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Intel and Nvidia deepen CPU-GPU collaboration

The partnership also strengthens collaboration between the two companies in CPU-GPU integration for data centers and personal computers. Early previews suggest Intel may produce a Serpent Lake laptop chip that combines Intel CPUs with Nvidia GPUs, as per the Gurufocus report.

SoftBank adds $2 billion commitment to Intel’s funding push

Apart from the Nvidia deal, Intel has also secured a separate $2 billion commitment from SoftBank Group. Tan has pointed to tighter execution, cultural changes, and renewed customer confidence as key factors behind the company’s rebound, as per the Benzinga report.

FAQs

Why did Intel stock jump today?

Intel shares rose after the company confirmed it completed a $5 billion private share sale to Nvidia.



How much did Nvidia invest in Intel?

Nvidia purchased $5 billion worth of newly issued Intel shares.