Dell Technologies Stock Rises 21.3% to $147.36
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2 days ago
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Dell Technologies is up 21.3%, or $25.91 to $147.36.
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Analyst Views on DELL
Wall Street analysts forecast DELL stock price to rise
15 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 121.450
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
Current: 121.450
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
About DELL
Dell Technologies Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and supporting a wide range of comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services. The Company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). Its ISG segment enables the Company’s customer’s digital transformation with solutions that address artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and multi cloud environments. Its comprehensive storage portfolio includes modern and traditional storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and software-defined storage. Its CSG segment offers branded personal computers (PCs) including notebooks, desktops, and workstations and branded peripherals that include displays, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and webcam and audio devices, as well as third-party software and peripherals.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Surge in AI Server Sales: Sales of Dell's AI-optimized servers skyrocketed by 342% to $9 billion, reflecting the company's substantial competitive advantage in the rapidly growing AI market, which has driven overall performance improvements.
- Optimistic Financial Outlook: The company forecasts a 23% revenue growth for fiscal 2027, reaching approximately $140 billion, while sales of AI-optimized servers are expected to more than double to $50 billion, indicating robust market demand and growth potential.
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