Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Director Sells $29,698,606.08 in Stock

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 50,688 shares of Dell Technologies stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $585.91, for a total value of $29,698,606.08. Following the sale, the director directly owned 101,327 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $59,368,502.57. This trade represents a 33.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

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

• 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 value 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 value of $29,242,412.72.
• On Wednesday, September 16th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 5,300 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was 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 shares were 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 transaction of $432,376.36.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 4,750 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $547.78, for a total transaction of $2,601,955.00.
• On Monday, September 14th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 27,161 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $534.04, for a total transaction 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 stock was sold at an average price of $558.74, for a total value of $44,180,689.28.
• On Friday, September 11th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 1,900 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $560.87, for a total value of $1,065,653.00.

Dell Technologies Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE DELL traded up $7.14 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $575.20. 7,594,910 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,438,266. The firm has a market capitalization of $372.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.38, a PEG ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.34. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $464.52 and a 200 day simple moving average of $339.93. Dell Technologies Inc. has a twelve month low of $110.22 and a twelve month high of $595.51.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last issued 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. 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $44.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.70 EPS. Dell Technologies’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. Equities research analysts predict that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DELL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of Dell Technologies to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Dell Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 30th. UBS Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Dell Technologies from $499.00 to $511.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, Citic Securities boosted their target price on Dell Technologies from $160.00 to $505.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $560.72.

Institutional Trading of Dell Technologies

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

Dell Technologies News Summary

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

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.