Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Director Sells $4,554,741.38 in Stock

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 7,994 shares of Dell Technologies stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $569.77, for a total value of $4,554,741.38. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, September 17th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 50,688 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $585.91, for a total transaction of $29,698,606.08.
• On Thursday, September 17th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 1,800 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $582.01, for a total transaction of $1,047,618.00.
• On Wednesday, September 16th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 51,494 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $567.88, for a total transaction of $29,242,412.72.
• On Wednesday, September 16th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 5,300 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $567.99, for a total transaction of $3,010,347.00.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 50,728 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $552.61, for a total transaction of $28,032,800.08.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 766 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $564.46, for a total value of $432,376.36.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 4,750 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $547.78, for a total value of $2,601,955.00.
• On Monday, September 14th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 27,161 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $534.04, for a total value of $14,505,060.44.
• On Monday, September 14th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 8,100 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $538.90, for a total value of $4,365,090.00.
• On Friday, September 11th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 79,072 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $558.74, for a total value of $44,180,689.28.

Dell Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE DELL opened at $536.59 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $341.17 billion, a PE ratio of 31.14, a P/E/G ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.34. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $474.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $351.38. Dell Technologies Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $110.22 and a fifty-two week high of $595.51.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.91 by $2.13. The firm had revenue of $46.97 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.89 billion. Dell Technologies had a net margin of 7.53% and a negative return on equity of 578.85%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.70 earnings per share. 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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 20th will be issued a $0.63 dividend. 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 0.5%. Dell Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 14.63%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DELL has been the subject of a number of research reports. Citic Securities boosted their price target on Dell Technologies from $160.00 to $505.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Bank of America upped their target price on Dell Technologies from $505.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. UBS Group restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on shares of Dell Technologies from $500.00 to $650.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group increased their price objective on shares of Dell Technologies from $465.00 to $625.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, September 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Dell Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $567.12.

Key Headlines Impacting Dell Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dell’s AI business continues to provide significant growth visibility. The company reportedly has approximately $95 billion in AI-server backlog, record orders and more than 6,500 AI customers. Analysts also view Dell as well positioned for on-premises AI deployments. Dell AI infrastructure comparison
• Positive Sentiment: Dell’s September 10 bond sale raised $5 billion, while investors submitted as much as $23 billion in orders. The strong demand supports confidence in Dell’s credit quality and its ability to finance expansion tied to AI servers. Dell bond sale article
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings remain a major fundamental support: Dell reported $7.04 in quarterly EPS versus the $4.91 consensus, while revenue increased 57.7% year over year to $46.97 billion. However, the strong results and AI growth have already produced a very high valuation and elevated investor expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s messaging has increasingly emphasized AI infrastructure rather than the topic it highlighted two years ago, although the older business still generated approximately $51 billion, or 45% of fiscal 2026 revenue. This reflects a strategic shift in investor focus, not the disappearance of that business. What changed in Dell’s story
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of delays at Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center pressured AI-infrastructure stocks, raising concerns about the timing of hyperscaler deployments and near-term server demand. Dell stock and Oracle Project Jupiter
• Negative Sentiment: Insiders and Silver Lake-affiliated holders have sold substantial amounts of Dell shares, including approximately $32 million by notable executives and directors. Although some sales occurred under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans, the transactions add supply and profit-taking concerns after the stock’s steep rally. Dell executive stock sales
• Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its 2027 PC outlook from growth to contraction, creating a headwind for Dell’s client hardware business. Investors are also questioning whether AI-driven earnings growth and margins can justify the company’s premium multiple. UBS PC outlook

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dell Technologies

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. increased its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 71.8% in the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 6,166 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,660,000 after buying an additional 2,576 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden lifted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 16.0% during the 2nd quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 86,168 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $37,178,000 after buying an additional 11,900 shares in the last quarter. Premier Financial Group purchased a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Wellington Altus USA Inc. grew its stake in Dell Technologies by 38.4% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Altus USA Inc. now owns 1,475 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $636,000 after acquiring an additional 409 shares during the period. Finally, Revere Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in Dell Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $5,524,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.37% of the company’s stock.

About Dell Technologies

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.