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

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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL – Get Free Report) Director Silver Lake Partners De (Aiv sold 26,553 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the director owned 59,331 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $34,762,626.21. This trade represents a 30.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Dell Technologies Price Performance

DELL stock traded up $7.14 during trading on Monday, hitting $575.20. The stock had a trading volume of 7,594,910 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,438,266. Dell Technologies Inc. has a twelve month low of $110.22 and a twelve month high of $595.51. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $464.52 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $339.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $372.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.38, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.34.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $46.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.89 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.70 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly 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, sell-side analysts expect that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

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

Key Dell Technologies News

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 recently issued reports on the stock. Loop Capital upped their price objective on shares of Dell Technologies from $150.00 to $550.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. UBS Group restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Truist Financial upped their price target on Dell Technologies from $360.00 to $505.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Dell Technologies from $499.00 to $511.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Dell Technologies from $565.00 to $635.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. 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, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $560.72.

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Institutional Trading of Dell Technologies

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC purchased a new position in Dell Technologies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC raised its position in Dell Technologies by 56.1% in the second quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 64 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Premier Financial Group acquired a new position in shares of Dell Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Portus Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the 1st quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Byrne Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.37% of the company’s stock.

About Dell Technologies

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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.

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