Oakmont Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,378 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $595,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of DELL. Norges Bank bought a new position in Dell Technologies in the 4th quarter worth $607,349,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in shares of Dell Technologies by 4,279.1% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,005,776 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $426,129,000 after acquiring an additional 2,937,137 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in Dell Technologies by 50.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 7,301,008 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $919,051,000 after purchasing an additional 2,445,854 shares in the last quarter. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grew its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 533.3% in the 4th quarter. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation now owns 2,682,335 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $337,652,000 after buying an additional 2,258,797 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 628.5% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,374,078 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $168,462,000 after buying an additional 1,185,454 shares in the last quarter. 76.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Dell Technologies News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Dell Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI demand remains the primary catalyst. Dell reported record AI-server orders and a roughly $95 billion backlog, supporting expectations for sustained data-center growth. Broad enterprise IT-refresh demand is providing an additional tailwind. DELL Stock Hits 52-Week High: Does it Have More Room to Run?
- Positive Sentiment: The latest earnings beat reset expectations higher. Dell posted quarterly revenue of $46.97 billion, up 57.7% year over year and above the $44.89 billion consensus. Adjusted earnings of $7.04 per share exceeded estimates by $2.13, while management raised its fiscal outlook. Dell Technologies Raises the Bar Again as AI Demand Fuels Another Strong Quarter
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support strengthened. Goldman Sachs increased its price target by $60, while JPMorgan raised its target to $635. Other firms, including UBS, Morgan Stanley and TD Cowen, also expressed constructive views, reinforcing bullish sentiment around Dell’s AI-server opportunity. Goldman Sachs resets Dell stock price target by $60
- Positive Sentiment: Dell is increasingly viewed as a potential major AI beneficiary because its growth is being supported by reported customer orders and revenue rather than expectations alone. Its performance has also helped validate the broader AI infrastructure trade. Bank of America sees upside in surging AI stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and execution are becoming more important. After a sharp 2026 rally and a move near its 52-week high, investors are debating whether the backlog can translate into profitable growth at current expectations.
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentary cautions that Dell’s margins, supply availability and ability to convert the backlog into cash flow could limit further upside. The stock’s substantial gains also increase the risk of profit-taking or consolidation if future results merely meet, rather than exceed, elevated expectations. Dell Just Jumped 16% and One Strategist Says That Is the Whole Tech Argument Right Now
Dell Technologies Trading Up 1.8%
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.91 by $2.13. The company had revenue of $46.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $44.89 billion. Dell Technologies had a net margin of 7.53% and a negative return on equity of 578.85%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.70 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 21.28 EPS for the current year.
Dell Technologies Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed 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. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 20th. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Dell Technologies’s payout ratio is presently 14.63%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Dell Technologies news, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 138,885 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $398.13, for a total value of $55,294,285.05. Following the transaction, the director owned 8,585 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,417,946.05. This represents a 94.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Spv-2 L.P. Sl sold 131,040 shares of Dell Technologies stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $398.13, for a total value of $52,170,955.20. Following the sale, the director owned 12,619 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,024,002.47. This trade represents a 91.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,527,629 shares of company stock valued at $619,325,485. 41.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently issued reports on DELL shares. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of Dell Technologies from $510.00 to $570.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Wolfe Research cut Dell Technologies from a “peer perform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Dell Technologies from $515.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, William Blair began coverage on Dell Technologies in a research report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Dell Technologies presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $553.79.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on DELL
Dell Technologies Profile
Dell Technologies Inc is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of information technology products, solutions and services. Its offerings span client computing devices (consumer and commercial laptops and desktops), enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage systems and networking equipment), software and cloud infrastructure, and a variety of professional services such as IT consulting, deployment, managed services and financing solutions. The company serves organizations of all sizes as well as individual consumers, with products and services aimed at enabling digital transformation and modern IT environments.
Founded by Michael Dell in 1984, the company grew from a direct-to-consumer PC business into a diversified IT provider through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
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