Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Shares Down 3.6% – Should You Sell?

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) was down 3.6% during trading on Tuesday. The stock traded as low as $321.25 and last traded at $333.8090. Approximately 6,480,447 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 21% from the average daily volume of 8,203,380 shares. The stock had previously closed at $346.31.

Trending Headlines about Dell Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dell’s AI-server business remains a potential support: reports point to strong demand, a roughly $95 billion backlog and raised FY2027 guidance. Dell has also shown accelerating revenue in recent quarters, strengthening the case that AI sales can offset weakness elsewhere. Article: DELL Rallies 130% in a Year: Can AI Momentum Fuel More Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: Dell introduced expanded cyber-recovery protections for AI and identity systems, adding to its enterprise offerings, though the report did not indicate an immediate financial impact. Article: Dell expands cyber recovery to protect AI and identity systems
• Negative Sentiment: A selloff in NVIDIA is weighing on AI-server makers, including Dell, as investors react to turbulence at a key chip supplier. The wider hardware-group decline adds pressure independent of any new Dell announcement. Article: Super Micro Falls as NVIDIA’s Slide Drags AI Server Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment is also pressured by recent analyst downgrades, forecasts for weaker PC shipments and concerns about component costs and margins. The report says the move appears sentiment-driven rather than tied to a fresh company filing. It also notes substantial insider sales, which may contribute to caution after the stock’s strong run. Article: Dell Falls as Downgrade Pressure and Weak PC Demand Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
• Negative Sentiment: Dell and HPE have surrendered a significant portion of their AI-driven gains in recent weeks. Investors are looking to upcoming earnings for evidence that Dell’s AI growth can translate into cash flow and support a rebound. Article: Dell and HPE Were AI Winners Until the Selloff

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DELL has been the subject of several research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on shares of Dell Technologies in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. They set a “hold” rating and a $480.00 price target for the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Dell Technologies from $505.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on shares of Dell Technologies from $500.00 to $617.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on shares of Dell Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Friday, October 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $569.96.

Dell Technologies Trading Down 3.6%

The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $502.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $337.59. The company has a market capitalization of $212.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.45.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last issued its earnings results 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. Dell Technologies had a net margin of 7.53% and a negative return on equity of 578.85%. The business had revenue of $46.97 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.89 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.70 EPS. Dell Technologies’s revenue was up 57.7% on a year-over-year basis. 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, equities research analysts predict that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.13 EPS for the current year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 20th were given a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 20th. Dell Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 14.63%.

Insider Activity at Dell Technologies

In related news, Director Spv-2 L.P. Sl sold 83,006 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $517.34, for a total transaction of $42,942,324.04. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 73,185 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $37,861,527.90. The trade was a 53.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 91,191 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $517.34, for a total value of $47,176,751.94. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 64,209 shares in the company, valued at approximately $33,217,884.06. This trade represents a 58.68% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 1,819,650 shares of company stock valued at $991,183,596 over the last quarter. 41.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Collective Family Office LLC boosted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Collective Family Office LLC now owns 1,299 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $699,000 after purchasing an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 6,992 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,761,000 after buying an additional 21 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC increased its position in Dell Technologies by 56.1% during the 2nd quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 64 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Beaumont Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in Dell Technologies by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Beaumont Financial Advisors LLC now owns 8,713 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $4,687,000 after buying an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Dell Technologies by 5.4% during the third quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 469 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $252,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.37% of the company’s stock.

About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a global technology company that develops, sells and supports computers and related infrastructure. Its products include personal computers, workstations, monitors and peripherals, as well as servers, storage systems and networking equipment for businesses and other organizations. The company also provides technology services and solutions, including support, consulting and offerings related to cloud computing, data management and cybersecurity. Dell serves consumers, businesses, governments and other institutions in markets around the world.