Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Director Sells $15,557,668.23 in Stock

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Director Silver Lake Partners De (Aiv sold 26,553 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $585.91, for a total transaction of $15,557,668.23. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 59,331 shares in the company, valued at approximately $34,762,626.21. This represents a 30.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Dell Technologies Trading Up 1.3%

Dell Technologies stock traded up $7.14 during trading on Monday, hitting $575.20. The company had a trading volume of 7,594,910 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,438,266. Dell Technologies Inc. has a 1-year low of $110.22 and a 1-year high of $595.51. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $464.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is $339.93. The stock has a market cap of $372.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.34.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.91 by $2.13. Dell Technologies had a negative return on equity of 578.85% and a net margin of 7.53%.The company had revenue of $46.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $44.89 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.70 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 57.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Dell Technologies has set its FY 2027 guidance at 25.500-25.500 EPS and its Q3 2027 guidance at 6.500-6.500 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 20th. Dell Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 14.63%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Premier Financial Group purchased a new stake in shares of Dell Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Wellington Altus USA Inc. lifted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 38.4% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Altus USA Inc. now owns 1,475 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $636,000 after purchasing an additional 409 shares during the last quarter. Revere Asset Management Inc acquired a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the second quarter worth $5,524,000. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Dell Technologies by 4.5% in the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 50,146 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $21,636,000 after buying an additional 2,176 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC raised its stake in Dell Technologies by 4.4% in the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 2,377 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,026,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.37% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Dell Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Dell Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley said Dell is well positioned to benefit from the growth of on-premises AI, supporting the view that enterprises will continue investing in Dell’s servers and infrastructure. Dell Best Positioned to Benefit From On-Premises AI Growth, Morgan Stanley Says
• Positive Sentiment: Dell’s AI customer base has surpassed 6,500, while enterprise, sovereign-AI and neocloud demand is contributing to record orders and an approximately $95 billion backlog. These figures reinforce expectations for continued revenue growth despite competition from Super Micro Computer and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. DELL Rides on Growing AI Clientele
• Positive Sentiment: Dell introduced the XPS Googlebook, a premium 13-inch laptop powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and designed for Google’s Gemini Intelligence. The product broadens Dell’s consumer lineup and links its XPS brand to the expanding AI-PC market. Dell Technologies Introduces the XPS Googlebook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary continues to highlight Dell, alongside SMCI and HPE, as a way to participate in rising AI-server spending. Dell’s inclusion in the S&P 100 also improves its visibility among large-cap investors. Buy Top-Ranked DELL, SMCI & HPE
• Neutral Sentiment: Although Dell reached a fresh 52-week high, investors are weighing whether further gains are justified by fundamentals. The sharp rally increases sensitivity to valuation, execution and any slowdown in AI infrastructure demand. Dell Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
• Negative Sentiment: Two Dell directors sold substantial amounts of stock, totaling roughly $42 million. The transactions may raise concerns about insider confidence, although they do not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s business outlook. Dell Director Sells Stock
• Negative Sentiment: A separate valuation-focused report argued that Dell’s strong performance leaves substantial downside risk, highlighting the potential for profit-taking if AI growth expectations or valuation multiples weaken. Dell: This High Flyer Has 67% Downside

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on DELL shares. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $558.00 price target (up from $497.00) on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of Dell Technologies from $505.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. Guggenheim upgraded shares of Dell Technologies to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Loop Capital boosted their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $150.00 to $550.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Fox Advisors raised Dell Technologies from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $625.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $560.72.

Dell Technologies Company Profile

Dell Technologies Inc is a global technology company that develops, sells and supports information technology hardware, software and services. Its portfolio includes personal computers, workstations, monitors, displays, peripherals and related accessories marketed primarily under the Dell brand.

The company also provides enterprise infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, data protection, cybersecurity and cloud-related technologies. Dell Technologies supports organizations with consulting, deployment, managed and support services designed to help them operate data centers, hybrid cloud environments and modern workplace technology.

Michael Dell founded the company in 1984 and serves as its chairman and chief executive officer.