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Dell Technologies (DELL)


Market Price (6/16/2026): $405.17 | Market Cap: $263.0 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Dell Technologies (DELL)


Market Price (6/16/2026): $405.17
Market Cap: $263.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 14 Bil

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 12 Bil, FCF LTM is 9.4 Bil

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 206%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 265%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 162%

Key risks
DELL key risks include [1] margin pressure and cash flow strain from its booming but high-cost AI server business and [2] concurrent weakness in its personal computer segment.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 39%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 14 Bil
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO LTM is 12 Bil, FCF LTM is 9.4 Bil
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 206%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 265%
5 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 162%
6 Key risks
DELL key risks include [1] margin pressure and cash flow strain from its booming but high-cost AI server business and [2] concurrent weakness in its personal computer segment.

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/15/2026

Dell Technologies (DELL) stock has gained about 175% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Surging Demand for AI-Optimized Servers.

Dell Technologies experienced explosive demand for its AI-optimized servers, with revenue in this segment rocketing 757% year-over-year to $16.1 billion in fiscal Q1 2027, which ended May 1, 2026. The company secured $24.4 billion in AI orders during fiscal Q1 2027, accumulating a record $51.3 billion AI backlog. This robust demand led Dell to significantly raise its full-year fiscal 2027 AI server revenue target to approximately $60 billion, an increase from its earlier $50 billion projection.

2. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 2027 Financial Performance and Upgraded Guidance.

Dell reported record-breaking financial results for its fiscal Q1 2027 (ended May 1, 2026), significantly surpassing market expectations. The company achieved record revenue of $43.8 billion, an 88% increase year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) surged 282% year-over-year to a record $5.24, while non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $4.86, up 214%, compared to a consensus estimate of $2.96. The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue, which includes servers and networking, grew by an impressive 181% to a record $29.0 billion. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $165 billion to $169 billion, representing nearly 50% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, and increased its adjusted EPS outlook to $17.90, a 74% rise.

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Updated on 6/15/2026

Dell Technologies (DELL) stock has gained about 175% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Surging Demand for AI-Optimized Servers.

Dell Technologies experienced explosive demand for its AI-optimized servers, with revenue in this segment rocketing 757% year-over-year to $16.1 billion in fiscal Q1 2027, which ended May 1, 2026. The company secured $24.4 billion in AI orders during fiscal Q1 2027, accumulating a record $51.3 billion AI backlog. This robust demand led Dell to significantly raise its full-year fiscal 2027 AI server revenue target to approximately $60 billion, an increase from its earlier $50 billion projection.

2. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 2027 Financial Performance and Upgraded Guidance.

Dell reported record-breaking financial results for its fiscal Q1 2027 (ended May 1, 2026), significantly surpassing market expectations. The company achieved record revenue of $43.8 billion, an 88% increase year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) surged 282% year-over-year to a record $5.24, while non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $4.86, up 214%, compared to a consensus estimate of $2.96. The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue, which includes servers and networking, grew by an impressive 181% to a record $29.0 billion. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $165 billion to $169 billion, representing nearly 50% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, and increased its adjusted EPS outlook to $17.90, a 74% rise.

3. Favorable Shift in Market Perception and Analyst Confidence.

The market's perception of Dell shifted considerably, with investors increasingly viewing the company as a key AI infrastructure platform rather than primarily a cyclical PC manufacturer. This re-evaluation was reinforced by numerous analyst upgrades and raised price targets. For example, Morgan Stanley upgraded Dell from "Underweight" to "Equal Weight" on June 1, 2026, and Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $500 on the same day. Additionally, Zacks upgraded Dell Technologies to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on June 3, 2026, driven by an upward trend in earnings estimates. This collective analyst confidence and reframing of Dell's role in the booming AI market contributed significantly to the stock's upward trajectory.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 176.2% change in DELL stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 65.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266152026Change
Stock Price ($)148.08409.07176.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)104,090134,00228.7%
Net Income Margin (%)5.0%6.3%25.4%
P/E Multiple19.131.665.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6716493.4%
Cumulative Contribution176.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DELL176.2% 
Market (SPY)10.3%32.5%
Sector (XLK)38.4%48.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 208.1% change in DELL stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 69.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256152026Change
Stock Price ($)132.77409.07208.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)101,451134,00232.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%6.3%31.6%
P/E Multiple18.631.669.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6786494.5%
Cumulative Contribution208.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DELL208.1% 
Market (SPY)11.1%34.7%
Sector (XLK)34.4%43.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 272.1% change in DELL stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 87.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256152026Change
Stock Price ($)109.94409.07272.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)95,567134,00240.2%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%6.3%30.6%
P/E Multiple16.831.687.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7026498.2%
Cumulative Contribution272.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DELL272.1% 
Market (SPY)29.5%37.8%
Sector (XLK)67.1%46.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 860.0% change in DELL stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 162.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120236152026Change
Stock Price ($)42.61409.07860.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)102,301134,00231.0%
Net Income Margin (%)2.4%6.3%162.9%
P/E Multiple12.531.6152.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)71664910.3%
Cumulative Contribution860.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
DELL860.0% 
Market (SPY)87.7%46.9%
Sector (XLK)138.4%53.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
DELL Return52%-27%96%53%11%216%1074%
Peers Return38%-12%21%26%14%36%187%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%9%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DELL Win Rate75%33%75%75%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate65%42%68%57%52%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DELL Max Drawdown-11%-44%-16%-51%-42%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-30%-18%-18%-31%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See DELL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/15/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventDELLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-40.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven81 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-39.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven420 days18 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-15.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-39.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven271 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven103 days140 days

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In The Past

Dell Technologies's stock fell -40.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 68.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventDELLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-40.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven81 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-39.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven420 days18 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-39.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven271 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven103 days140 days

Compare to HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL

In The Past

Dell Technologies's stock fell -40.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 68.9% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Dell Technologies (DELL)

Dell Technologies Inc. is a global leader in information technology (IT), providing a comprehensive range of solutions, products, and services. The company designs, manufactures, and supports essential IT infrastructure for businesses worldwide, focusing on helping them modernize their operations, manage data, and empower their workforces. Its offerings span across hardware, software, and services, serving a diverse customer base globally.

A significant part of Dell's business involves robust hardware solutions. Through its Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Dell provides traditional and next-generation storage solutions, servers (including rack, blade, and hyperscale), and networking products designed to transform and optimize business infrastructure. Its Client Solutions Group (CSG) focuses on end-user computing, offering desktops, workstations, notebooks, displays, and associated peripherals and software. Both segments include critical support, deployment, and extended warranty services.

Beyond hardware, Dell Technologies also delivers advanced software and cloud-focused services. Its VMware segment supports customers in navigating hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, networking, security, and digital workspaces, enabling efficient management of IT resources across complex settings. The company further provides information security and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions, facilitating the migration, running, and management of mission-critical applications in cloud-based environments.

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The HP of computers and data center equipment.

A bit like IBM, but focused on providing the physical and virtual infrastructure for IT solutions.

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  • Servers: A range of rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale servers for various computing and data processing needs.
  • Storage Solutions: Traditional and next-generation storage products designed for data management and retention.
  • Networking Products: Hardware and services that enable customers to build and modernize their IT infrastructure networks.
  • Personal Computers: Desktops, workstations, and notebooks for individual and professional use.
  • Displays & Peripherals: Monitors, projectors, and various attached or third-party accessories for computing devices.
  • Cloud & Virtualization Software (VMware): Solutions supporting hybrid/multi-cloud, modern applications, networking, security, and digital workspaces.
  • Information Security Solutions: Products and services dedicated to protecting IT environments and data from cyber threats.
  • IT Support & Deployment Services: Comprehensive services including configuration, deployment, support, and extended warranties for hardware and software.

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Michael Dell, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies in 1984 from his college dorm room. He served as CEO until 2004, returning to the role in 2007. In 2013, he took Dell Inc. private in a significant management buyout, then engineered the largest technology deal in history by combining Dell, EMC, and VMware in 2016, subsequently relisting Dell Technologies on the public markets in 2018. This demonstrates a pattern of managing companies, including taking one private with private equity backing. In 1998, he formed MSD Capital (now DFO Management), a private investment firm that manages capital for the Dell family, holding stakes in various investments. Dell's cloud software arm, VMware, was spun off in 2021 and later acquired by Broadcom in 2023, with a portion of the proceeds going to Dell.

David Kennedy, Interim Chief Financial Officer

David Kennedy was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer of Dell Technologies effective September 9, 2025. He is a long-time Dell executive, having joined the company in 1998. Prior to his current role, Kennedy served as Senior Vice President of Dell Global Business Operations, Finance. His experience at Dell also includes serving as senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Dell Global Sales, and senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer of the company's Client Solutions Group (CSG).

Jeff Clarke, Vice Chairman & Co-Chief Operating Officer

Jeff Clarke has been with Dell for over three decades and serves as Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for overseeing global operations, product development, and infrastructure solutions. Clarke has been instrumental in transforming Dell from a PC-centric company into a leader in enterprise technology, focusing on servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure. He also leads product engineering, global manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain activities.

Chuck Whitten, Co-Chief Operating Officer

Chuck Whitten shares operational leadership responsibilities as Co-Chief Operating Officer, focusing on go-to-market strategy, customer engagement, and cross-functional alignment across Dell's business units. He joined Dell in 2021, bringing an analytical mindset and deep understanding of digital transformation from his previous role as a consultant with Bain & Company. Whitten is focused on making the organization more customer-centric and data-driven, refining sales execution, and strengthening Dell's competitive position.

John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer

John Roese leads Dell Technologies' global technology strategy, with a focus on positioning the company as a leader in AI, edge computing, 5G, and multicloud ecosystems. He joined Dell in 2012 and has held technology leadership roles at various companies, including Huawei, Nortel, and Broadcom. Roese oversees long-term research and development direction, partnerships with hyperscalers, and the integration of AI capabilities throughout Dell's portfolio.

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Here are the key risks to Dell Technologies:

  1. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure: Dell Technologies operates in highly competitive markets across its Client Solutions Group (CSG), Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), and software/services offerings. The company faces significant competition from traditional hardware vendors, other IT solution providers, and increasingly from hyperscale cloud providers offering Infrastructure-as-a-Service. This intense rivalry leads to pricing pressure, which can erode profit margins, especially in commoditized segments like personal computers and even in high-growth areas such as AI servers where aggressive pricing is observed.
  2. Economic Sensitivity and Fluctuations in IT Spending: Dell's business is significantly influenced by global macroeconomic conditions and cyclical enterprise and consumer IT spending. Economic downturns or uncertainty can lead to reduced demand for its desktops, workstations, and notebooks (CSG), as well as delays in corporate infrastructure investments (ISG), directly impacting revenue and growth.
  3. Rapid Technological Change and Market Disruption: The fast pace of technological advancement and evolving customer demands represent a continuous risk for Dell Technologies. The ongoing shift towards cloud-based solutions and consumption models can reduce demand for traditional on-premises hardware and software. While Dell offers hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions and invests in artificial intelligence, adapting to these shifts requires continuous innovation and can lead to margin pressures, especially as certain high-growth products like AI servers initially carry lower profitability.

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The following are clear emerging threats for Dell Technologies:

  • Accelerated Shift to Public Cloud Computing: The continued and accelerating migration of enterprise IT workloads and infrastructure to hyper-scale public cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) directly threatens Dell's core Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) segment. These public cloud offerings provide on-demand, scalable compute, storage, and networking as a service, reducing the need for customers to purchase and maintain traditional on-premises servers, storage arrays, and networking equipment, which are central to Dell's hardware business. This shift represents a fundamental change in how IT resources are consumed and managed, moving away from capital expenditure on Dell's hardware to operational expenditure with cloud providers.
  • Proliferation of Cloud-Native Client Devices: The increasing adoption of lightweight, cloud-centric operating systems and devices, such as Google Chrome OS-powered Chromebooks and various thin client solutions, poses a threat to Dell's Client Solutions Group (CSG). These devices, often characterized by lower costs, simplified management, and reliance on cloud-based applications, are gaining traction in educational, business productivity, and general computing environments. This trend challenges the demand for traditional, higher-spec, Windows-based desktops, workstations, and notebooks that form a significant part of Dell's CSG revenue.

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Dell Technologies (symbol: DELL) operates in several large addressable markets for its diverse range of IT solutions, products, and services. The market sizes for their main offerings, primarily based on 2024 data, are as follows:

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG)

  • Servers: The global data center server market was valued at approximately USD 216.66 billion in 2024. Additionally, the global server market size was valued at USD 106.68 billion in 2024. Another source estimates the global server market size at USD 103.65 billion in 2024.
  • Enterprise Storage Solutions: The global Enterprise Storage Systems market size was USD 220.14 billion in 2024. Another estimate places the global enterprise storage system market at approximately USD 78.41 billion in 2024.

Client Solutions Group (CSG)

  • Personal Computers (Desktops, Workstations, and Notebooks): Worldwide PC shipments totaled 245.4 million units in 2024. Other reports indicate global PC shipments reaching 262.7 million units in 2024 or 255.97 million units in 2024.
    • Desktops: The global desktop computer market value stood at USD 29.6 billion in 2024.
    • Workstations: The global workstation desktop PC market size was valued at USD 1.92 billion in 2024. However, the broader global workstations market was valued at approximately USD 32 billion in 2023.
    • Notebooks: The global laptop market size reached USD 151.1 billion in 2024. Other estimates for the global notebook market size in 2024 include USD 109.9 billion, USD 72.5 billion, and USD 71.24 billion.

Cloud and Security Solutions (Historically including VMware segment, and broader offerings)

  • Hybrid Cloud: The global hybrid cloud computing market size was valued at US$141.61 billion in 2024. Other sources estimate the global hybrid cloud market at US$130.87 billion in 2024, US$94.94 billion in 2024, US$82.61 billion in 2024, and US$79.4 billion in 2024.
  • Multi-Cloud Computing/Management: The global multi-cloud computing market size was valued at USD 13.18 billion in 2024. The global multi-cloud management market size is estimated at USD 10.58 billion in 2024.
  • Information Security / Cybersecurity: The global Cybersecurity Market size is projected to reach US$228.33 billion in 2024. Other figures for 2024 include an estimated market size of USD 208.8 billion and global information security end-user spending of $183.9 billion.
  • Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): The global Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud computing market size was valued at US$206.85 billion in 2024. Other estimates for the worldwide IaaS market in 2024 include $171.8 billion, US$156.93 billion, and US$98 billion.

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Dell Technologies (DELL) is anticipated to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years driven by several key factors:
  • Surging Demand for AI Servers and Infrastructure: Dell is strategically positioned as a premier infrastructure partner in the generative AI era, with a significant increase in demand for AI-optimized servers. The company's AI server business is projected to double, targeting approximately $50 billion in fiscal year 2027, with substantial order backlogs reported. This growth is further supported by an expanding enterprise AI customer base.
  • Continued Growth in Traditional Servers and Networking: Within its Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Dell expects sustained growth in its traditional server and networking segments. The traditional server market remains robust, with high single-digit growth projected, demonstrating consistent performance over multiple quarters.
  • Expansion of IP Storage Solutions: The company's storage business, particularly its Intellectual Property (IP) storage portfolio, is identified as a significant driver of multi-quarter growth and margin expansion. Dell has previously reported record storage revenue, indicating strong performance in this area.
  • Stabilization and Growth in Commercial Client Solutions: After a period of flux, the Client Solutions Group (CSG), which includes PCs, is expected to see stabilization and low single-digit revenue growth. This is particularly driven by momentum in commercial PCs, and the expansion of the total addressable market (TAM) through new products in commercial, education, and consumer segments.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Dell Technologies (DELL)

Share Repurchases

  • On February 27, 2025, Dell's board approved a $10 billion increase in its share repurchase authorization. This built upon an existing authorization that was increased by $5 billion on October 5, 2023.
  • Dell repurchased $7.5 billion worth of shares in fiscal year 2026, including 54 million shares, which was more than double the amount repurchased in fiscal year 2025.
  • Annual share repurchases were $2.588 billion in fiscal year 2025, $2.08 billion in fiscal year 2024, and $3.272 billion in fiscal year 2023.

Share Issuance

  • Between June and July 2025, Dell issued 3,421,793 shares of its Class C common stock, resulting from the conversion of an equal number of Class B common stock shares by Silver Lake entities.

Capital Expenditures

  • Dell's capital expenditures were $2.652 billion in fiscal year 2025, $2.756 billion in fiscal year 2024, and $3.003 billion in fiscal year 2023.
  • The company's capital expenditures are primarily focused on developing software, fostering innovation, and building solutions to support customers' digital transformation.
  • A significant focus for capital allocation is on artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure development, including enhancing AI solutions, micro data centers, and advanced hardware for AI workloads.

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Financials

DELLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDell Tec.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price409.0724.6048.88268.71120.17296.42194.44
Mkt Cap265.522.765.3252.2474.94,349.5258.8
Rev LTM134,00257,41738,79468,91260,746451,44264,829
Op Inc LTM10,8483,7742,24812,94614,408147,36611,897
FCF LTM9,4423,7793,98912,25811,788129,17410,615
FCF 3Y Avg6,1283,1812,35312,26912,334109,8609,198
CFO LTM12,4704,5946,35813,99213,025140,22212,748
CFO 3Y Avg8,8953,9024,73913,98813,277120,11411,086

Growth & Margins

DELLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDell Tec.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM38.6%5.7%22.6%9.7%9.2%12.8%11.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg12.9%0.9%10.0%4.5%3.5%5.6%5.0%
Rev Chg Q87.5%9.0%40.0%9.5%12.0%16.6%14.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM18.0%2.1%8.5%2.0%2.9%3.6%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM63.1%-1.9%1.7%26.0%19.0%15.7%17.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg29.1%-4.6%-4.8%15.6%0.8%9.6%5.2%
Op Mgn LTM8.1%6.6%5.8%18.8%23.7%32.6%13.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.2%7.3%6.9%16.8%24.0%31.8%12.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.8%0.2%1.0%0.3%0.5%0.3%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM9.3%8.0%16.4%20.3%21.4%31.1%18.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.2%7.1%14.4%21.7%23.2%29.1%18.1%
FCF/Rev LTM7.0%6.6%10.3%17.8%19.4%28.6%14.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.6%5.8%7.0%19.0%21.6%26.6%13.0%

Valuation

DELLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDell Tec.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap265.522.765.3252.2474.94,349.5258.8
P/S2.00.41.73.77.89.62.8
P/Op Inc24.56.029.019.533.029.526.8
P/EBIT22.67.229.020.230.629.525.8
P/E31.68.941.923.539.735.533.5
P/CFO21.34.910.318.036.531.019.7
Total Yield3.7%13.7%3.5%6.8%3.9%3.2%3.8%
Dividend Yield0.6%2.4%1.1%2.5%1.4%0.4%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.1%14.0%8.6%5.9%5.1%3.4%6.5%
D/E0.10.50.30.30.10.00.2
Net D/E0.10.30.20.20.00.00.2

Returns

DELLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDell Tec.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn69.0%19.7%47.7%22.5%1.7%-1.3%21.1%
3M Rtn161.3%33.3%125.1%8.6%53.1%17.4%43.2%
6M Rtn214.8%3.3%105.8%-11.8%55.2%8.3%31.8%
12M Rtn277.9%8.5%183.9%-0.6%91.8%51.5%71.7%
3Y Rtn766.1%-10.3%199.7%115.3%150.8%62.5%133.0%
1M Excs Rtn64.3%19.2%42.5%22.3%3.3%-1.3%20.8%
3M Excs Rtn148.6%20.5%112.4%-4.2%40.4%4.6%30.5%
6M Excs Rtn187.0%-9.9%92.2%-21.9%43.8%-2.7%20.6%
12M Excs Rtn240.1%-20.4%151.4%-26.9%63.9%24.4%44.2%
3Y Excs Rtn722.3%-82.5%159.8%44.3%86.9%-9.5%65.6%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Infrastructure Solutions Group60,82643,59333,88538,35634,366
Client Solutions Group50,98448,39348,91658,21361,464
Corporate and other1,7283,5815,6245,732 
Impact of purchase accounting    -32
Other businesses    5,388
Unallocated transactions    11
Total113,53895,56788,425102,301101,197


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Infrastructure Solutions Group7,1115,5794,2865,0453,736
Client Solutions Group2,8332,9723,7123,8244,365
Corporate and other47-22-120-232 
Amortization of intangibles-497-667-833-1,014-1,641
Other corporate expenses-622-840-756-921-337
Stock-based compensation expense-723-785-878-931-808
Impact of purchase accounting    -67
Other businesses    -319
Transaction-related expenses    -273
Unallocated transactions    3
Total8,1496,2375,4115,7714,659


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$409.07 
Market Cap ($ Bil)270.0 
First Trading Date12/26/2018 
Distance from 52W High-12.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$268.40$168.95
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA52.4%142.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility96.9%66.0%
Downside Capture179.75156.20
Upside Capture436.45267.27
Correlation (SPY)33.3%37.7%
DELL Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta5.112.101.621.941.891.79
Up Beta-1.76-1.16-1.160.150.841.39
Down Beta0.590.401.182.872.512.11
Up Capture1526%865%743%633%590%2209%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days14263870133395
Down Capture392%247%90%101%128%110%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days6152554117355

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DELL
DELL267.0%65.9%2.21-
Sector ETF (XLK)59.3%22.8%1.9646.7%
Equity (SPY)26.6%12.4%1.6237.6%
Gold (GLD)27.1%27.5%0.8612.3%
Commodities (DBC)28.6%19.1%1.19-2.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.2%13.5%0.601.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.1%42.2%-1.1022.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DELL
DELL53.7%50.8%1.02-
Sector ETF (XLK)23.3%25.2%0.8154.0%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.1%0.6349.4%
Gold (GLD)17.5%18.2%0.7810.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%19.4%0.3013.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.5%18.8%0.0322.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.7%54.4%0.4419.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with DELL
DELL34.8%48.0%1.01-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.5%24.6%0.9356.1%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7353.1%
Gold (GLD)12.8%16.1%0.669.3%
Commodities (DBC)6.4%18.0%0.2820.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2431.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.8%66.8%1.0017.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity19.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5152026-11.4%
Average Daily Volume13.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity649.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/28/202632.8%33.1% 
2/26/202621.9%20.6%41.5%
11/25/20255.8%10.4%1.6%
8/28/2025-8.9%-6.9%-0.1%
5/29/2025-2.1%-1.6%7.9%
2/27/2025-4.7%-13.7%-14.4%
11/26/2024-12.2%-11.0%-17.2%
8/29/20244.3%-7.9%7.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121315
# Negative12118
Median Positive6.4%6.0%7.8%
Median Negative-4.9%-7.9%-9.6%
Max Positive32.8%33.1%41.5%
Max Negative-17.9%-21.4%-27.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/28/202632.8%33.1% 
2/26/202621.9%20.6%41.5%
11/25/20255.8%10.4%1.6%
8/28/2025-8.9%-6.9%-0.1%
5/29/2025-2.1%-1.6%7.9%
2/27/2025-4.7%-13.7%-14.4%
11/26/2024-12.2%-11.0%-17.2%
8/29/20244.3%-7.9%7.0%
5/30/2024-17.9%-21.2%-15.9%
2/29/202431.6%27.3%26.4%
11/30/2023-5.2%-9.6%-1.4%
8/31/202321.2%25.4%20.4%
6/1/20234.0%5.3%20.1%
3/2/2023-0.9%-5.9%0.1%
11/21/20226.8%6.0%-4.7%
8/25/2022-13.5%-21.4%-27.6%
5/26/202212.9%16.1%11.4%
2/24/2022-7.8%-5.8%-1.9%
11/23/20214.8%1.9%2.2%
8/26/2021-4.5%-4.4%3.3%
5/27/2021-1.1%3.8%0.1%
2/25/20211.7%3.9%11.7%
11/24/2020-1.4%0.3%3.8%
8/27/20206.1%5.0%7.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121315
# Negative12118
Median Positive6.4%6.0%7.8%
Median Negative-4.9%-7.9%-9.6%
Max Positive32.8%33.1%41.5%
Max Negative-17.9%-21.4%-27.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/09/202610-Q
01/31/202603/16/202610-K
10/31/202512/09/202510-Q
07/31/202509/08/202510-Q
04/30/202506/10/202510-Q
01/31/202503/25/202510-K
10/31/202412/10/202410-Q
07/31/202409/10/202410-Q
04/30/202406/11/202410-Q
01/31/202403/25/202410-K
10/31/202312/08/202310-Q
07/31/202309/12/202310-Q
04/30/202306/12/202310-Q
01/31/202303/30/202310-K
10/31/202212/05/202210-Q
07/31/202209/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/09/202610-Q
01/31/202603/16/202610-K
10/31/202512/09/202510-Q
07/31/202509/08/202510-Q
04/30/202506/10/202510-Q
01/31/202503/25/202510-K
10/31/202412/10/202410-Q
07/31/202409/10/202410-Q
04/30/202406/11/202410-Q
01/31/202403/25/202410-K
10/31/202312/08/202310-Q
07/31/202309/12/202310-Q
04/30/202306/12/202310-Q
01/31/202303/30/202310-K
10/31/202212/05/202210-Q
07/31/202209/01/202210-Q
04/30/202206/06/202210-Q
01/31/202203/24/202210-K
10/31/202112/03/202110-Q
07/31/202109/03/202110-Q
04/30/202106/07/202110-Q
01/31/202103/26/202110-K
10/31/202012/07/202010-Q
07/31/202009/04/202010-Q
04/30/202006/08/202010-Q
01/31/202003/27/202010-K
10/31/201912/09/201910-Q
07/31/201909/10/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/29/2026

Latest: Q1 2027 Earnings Reported 5/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2027 Revenue44.00 Bil44.50 Bil45.00 Bil26.4% Higher NewGuidance: 35.20 Bil for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 GAAP Diluted EPS 4.48 75.7% Higher NewGuidance: 2.55 for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 4.8 65.5% Higher NewGuidance: 2.9 for Q1 2027
2027 Revenue165.00 Bil167.00 Bil169.00 Bil19.3% RaisedGuidance: 140.00 Bil for 2027
2027 AI-Optimized Servers Revenue 60.00 Bil 20.0% RaisedGuidance: 50.00 Bil for 2027
2027 GAAP Diluted EPS 17.3 50.3% RaisedGuidance: 11.5 for 2027
2027 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 17.9 38.8% RaisedGuidance: 12.9 for 2027

Prior: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2027 Revenue34.70 Bil35.20 Bil35.70 Bil11.7% RaisedGuidance: 31.50 Bil for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 GAAP Diluted EPS 2.55 -16.4% LoweredGuidance: 3.05 for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 2.9 -17.1% LoweredGuidance: 3.5 for Q4 2026
2027 Revenue138.00 Bil140.00 Bil142.00 Bil25.3% RaisedGuidance: 111.70 Bil for 2026
2027 AI-Optimized Servers Revenue 50.00 Bil 100.0% RaisedGuidance: 25.00 Bil for 2026
2027 GAAP Diluted EPS 11.5 37.5% RaisedGuidance: 8.38 for 2026
2027 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 12.9 30.0% RaisedGuidance: 9.92 for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 6/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6162026403.12764  Form
2Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6162026403.1239,53715,938,11228,184,462Form
3Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6162026403.1234,25713,809,64137,009,935Form
4Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6162026403.1220,0958,100,67220,309,528Form
5Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6162026403.11345  Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6162026403.12764  Form
2Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6162026403.1239,53715,938,11228,184,462Form
3Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6162026403.1234,25713,809,64137,009,935Form
4Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6162026403.1220,0958,100,67220,309,528Form
5Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6162026403.11345  Form
6Dorman, David W grantor retained annuity trustSell6162026405.8941,292  Form
7Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6152026380.23547  Form
8Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6152026380.2531,74912,072,53316,080,741Form
9Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6152026380.261,211  Form
10Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6152026380.2562,40323,728,67421,818,684Form
11Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6152026380.2554,09320,568,81028,648,341Form
12Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6122026394.99412  Form
13Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6122026394.98911  Form
14Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6122026380.471,390528,856346,230Form
15Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6122026380.46627238,550155,990Form
16Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6122026394.9940,68616,070,45019,500,124Form
17Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6122026380.4762,08423,620,94834,262,626Form
18Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6122026394.9923,8769,430,71311,671,080Form
19Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6122026380.4736,43613,862,72520,326,492Form
20Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6122026394.9946,94618,543,06414,848,354Form
21Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6122026380.4771,64027,256,70832,163,980Form
22Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112026404.6939  Form
23Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112026390.4119174,56814,445Form
24Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112026404.6783  Form
25Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112026390.38423165,13132,402Form
26Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112026404.685,0252,033,5061,187,730Form
27Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112026390.3125,4369,928,0363,106,902Form
28Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112026404.682,183883,41128,978,545Form
29Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112026390.3111,0554,314,92928,802,104Form
30Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112026404.685,3272,155,720806,523Form
31Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112026390.3126,96410,524,4462,856,713Form
32Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6102026398.11980  Form
33Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6102026398.122,169  Form
34Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6102026398.13131,04052,170,3405,023,943Form
35Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6102026398.1356,92622,663,66626,390,514Form
36Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6102026398.13138,88555,293,6323,417,906Form
37Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6092026403.00633  Form
38Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6092026403.0189,64836,128,5932,234,260Form
39Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6092026403.0084,58334,087,3643,284,087Form
40Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6092026403.011,399  Form
41Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6092026403.0036,73614,804,78717,483,963Form
42Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6082026424.55651  Form
43Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6082026414.42567234,978270,204Form
44Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6082026424.551,448  Form
45Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6082026414.441,254519,709599,696Form
46Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6082026424.5583,74235,552,7289,571,496Form
47Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6082026414.4372,72830,140,75544,048,653Form
48Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6082026424.5537,93416,104,90852,135,681Form
49Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6082026414.4332,94513,653,42766,613,971Form
50Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6082026424.5590,30438,338,6346,385,244Form
51Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6082026414.4378,42532,501,77343,657,020Form
52Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6052026422.9884,36535,684,7003,181,232Form
53Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6052026422.97609  Form
54Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6052026422.981,351  Form
55Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6052026422.9835,43714,989,13439,847,655Form
56Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6052026422.9878,23633,092,2564,768,675Form
57Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6042026458.18141  Form
58Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6042026438.931,280561,82461,450Form
59Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6042026458.16311  Form
60Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6042026438.912,8341,243,864136,061Form
61Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6042026458.1217,9328,215,04212,017,454Form
62Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6042026438.91164,04772,002,13719,383,654Form
63Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6042026458.128,1183,719,03036,606,658Form
64Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6042026438.9174,26532,595,76638,634,750Form
65Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6042026458.1219,3208,850,9128,092,262Form
66Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6042026438.91176,75477,579,39116,232,709Form
67Sharp, Richard TroyChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6042026438.431,300569,9592,950,634Form
68Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6032026457.991,370  Form
69Silver, Lake Technology Investors V, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6032026445.94611272,469611,384Form
70Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6032026457.993,039  Form
71Silver, Lake Technology Investors Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6032026445.961,356604,7181,355,709Form
72Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6032026457.99175,90180,560,81416,789,438Form
73Sl, Spv-2, LP Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6032026445.9678,33934,936,44794,794,306Form
74Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6032026457.9979,60236,456,89121,338,653Form
75Silver, Lake Partners V DE (aiv), LP Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6032026445.9635,45315,810,79556,277,653Form
76Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6032026457.99189,80586,928,70211,123,192Form
77Silver, Lake Partners Iv, LP Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6032026445.9684,53237,698,30195,477,508Form
78Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell4172026176.50135,09723,844,62024,561,210Form
79Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell4172026176.50155,47927,442,04418,848,435Form
80Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell4172026176.5080,07714,133,59011,805,202Form
81Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell4172026176.502,996  Form
82Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell4172026176.501,351  Form
83Slta, V (gp), Llc See footnoteSell4172026193.587,0001,355,0609,050,446Form
84Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell4172026176.50135,09723,844,62024,561,210Form
85Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell4172026176.50155,47927,442,04418,848,435Form
86Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell4172026176.5080,07714,133,59011,805,202Form
87Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell4172026176.502,996  Form
88Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell4172026176.501,351  Form
89Slta, Iv (gp), Llc See footnoteSell4172026193.587,0001,355,0609,050,446Form
90Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell4172026177.24166,00629,422,69113,458,622Form
91Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell4172026177.24189,67933,618,46310,401,432Form
92Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell4172026177.2497,67817,312,3256,515,650Form
93Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell4172026177.243,654  Form
94Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell4172026177.241,649  Form
95Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell4172026177.24166,00629,422,69113,458,622Form
96Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell4172026177.24189,67933,618,46310,401,432Form
97Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell4172026177.2497,67817,312,3256,515,650Form
98Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell4172026177.243,654  Form
99Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell4172026177.241,649  Form
100Clarke, Jeffrey WCOO & Vice ChairmanDirectSell4172026182.48116,00021,167,680307,919,307Form
101Kennedy, David AlanChief Financial OfficerDirectSell4132026182.5319,5003,559,33533,420,695Form
102Scannell, William FChief Customer OfficerDirectSell3252026165.00143,06723,606,0553,593,535Form
103Sharp, Richard TroyChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell3232026149.261,538229,5651,198,574Form
104Tunnell, JaneChief Marketing OfficerDirectSell3202026152.5128,5294,350,9588,139,916Form
105Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026154.399,2411,426,6758,691,585Form
106Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.3910,7041,652,5406,456,239Form
107Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026154.395,493848,0394,107,113Form
108Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.39204  Form
109Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026154.3993  Form
110Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026152.2826,6654,060,4539,980,049Form
111Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026152.2830,8884,703,5157,998,017Form
112Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026152.2815,8502,413,5824,887,466Form
113Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026152.2858989,69131,065Form
114Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026152.2826640,50614,009Form
115Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026154.399,2411,426,6758,691,585Form
116Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.3910,7041,652,5406,456,239Form
117Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026154.395,493848,0394,107,113Form
118Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.39204  Form
119Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026154.3993  Form
120Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026152.2826,6654,060,4539,980,049Form
121Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026152.2830,8884,703,5157,998,017Form
122Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026152.2815,8502,413,5824,887,466Form
123Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026152.2858989,69131,065Form
124Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026152.2826640,50614,009Form
125Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026154.4085,26213,164,6236,117,098Form
126Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.4098,76615,249,6684,543,742Form
127Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026154.4050,6667,822,9322,891,332Form
128Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.401,886  Form
129Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026154.40851  Form
130Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3192026154.4085,26213,164,6236,117,098Form
131Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.4098,76615,249,6684,543,742Form
132Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3192026154.4050,6667,822,9322,891,332Form
133Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3192026154.401,886  Form
134Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3192026154.40851  Form
135Kullman, Ellen Jamison DirectSell3102026145.13150,34621,820,3139,529,787Form
136Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell3062026146.752,366  Form
137Slta, V (gp), Llc See footnoteSell3062026146.752,051  Form
138Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell3062026146.752,366  Form
139Slta, Iv (gp), Llc See footnoteSell3062026146.752,051  Form
140Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3062026146.83183,04826,876,68124,674,105Form
141Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3062026146.83212,19331,156,00018,238,020Form
142Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3062026146.83108,88915,988,01911,632,055Form
143Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3062026146.834,046  Form
144Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3062026146.831,824  Form
145Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3062026146.83183,04826,876,68124,674,105Form
146Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3062026146.83212,19331,156,00018,238,020Form
147Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3062026146.83108,88915,988,01911,632,055Form
148Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3062026146.834,046  Form
149Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3062026146.831,824  Form
150Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3042026151.1379,80912,061,42312,578,736Form
151Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3042026151.1392,61013,996,0209,283,830Form
152Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3042026151.1347,4547,171,6575,934,367Form
153Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3042026151.131,765  Form
154Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3042026151.13796  Form
155Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3042026151.1379,80912,061,42312,578,736Form
156Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3042026151.1392,61013,996,0209,283,830Form
157Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3042026151.1347,4547,171,6575,934,367Form
158Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3042026151.131,765  Form
159Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3042026151.13796  Form
160Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3042026149.4399,59114,881,65524,362,843Form
161Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3042026149.43115,56517,268,61123,017,842Form
162Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3042026149.4359,2168,848,51212,958,522Form
163Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3042026149.432,202329,040263,740Form
164Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3042026149.43993148,381118,944Form
165Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell3042026149.4399,59114,881,65524,362,843Form
166Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell3042026149.43115,56517,268,61123,017,842Form
167Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell3042026149.4359,2168,848,51212,958,522Form
168Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell3042026149.432,202329,040263,740Form
169Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell3042026149.43993148,381118,944Form
170Durban, Egon DirectSell12112025138.1271,0009,806,520161,935,755Form
171Kullman, Ellen Jamison DirectSell10172025153.5679,80612,255,00910,083,057Form
172Silver, Lake Group, Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell10162025151.633,538  Form
173Silver, Lake Group, Llc See footnoteSell10162025151.633,079  Form
174Dell, Michael SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell10102025159.916,253,9681,000,053,2612,583,820,961Form
175Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10102025161.48179,83629,040,62513,433,526Form
176Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10102025161.48208,01333,590,75410,010,872Form
177Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10102025161.48106,38617,179,6286,421,892Form
178Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10102025161.483,973  Form
179Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10102025161.481,791  Form
180Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10102025161.48179,83629,040,62513,433,526Form
181Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10102025161.48208,01333,590,75410,010,872Form
182Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10102025161.48106,38617,179,6286,421,892Form
183Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10102025161.483,973  Form
184Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10102025161.481,791  Form
185Green, William D DirectSell10102025160.0042,7366,837,7607,619,040Form
186Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025154.216,9261,068,05825,795,478Form
187Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025154.218,0051,234,45119,260,212Form
188Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025154.214,103632,72412,264,476Form
189Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025154.21153  Form
190Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025154.2169  Form
191Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025154.216,9261,068,05825,795,478Form
192Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025154.218,0051,234,45119,260,212Form
193Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025154.214,103632,72412,264,476Form
194Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025154.21153  Form
195Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025154.2169  Form
196Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025151.51117,92117,866,47226,393,580Form
197Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025151.51136,27620,647,48020,136,126Form
198Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025151.5169,85510,583,88712,671,574Form
199Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025151.512,601394,08423,181Form
200Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025151.511,174177,87710,454Form
201Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025151.51117,92117,866,47226,393,580Form
202Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025151.51136,27620,647,48020,136,126Form
203Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025151.5169,85510,583,88712,671,574Form
204Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025151.512,601394,08423,181Form
205Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025151.511,174177,87710,454Form
206Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025148.4655,0058,165,93643,367,869Form
207Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025148.4663,5679,437,03539,961,353Form
208Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025148.4632,5854,837,50622,786,827Form
209Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025148.461,213180,080408,855Form
210Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025148.4654881,355184,534Form
211Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025148.4655,0058,165,93643,367,869Form
212Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025148.4663,5679,437,03539,961,353Form
213Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025148.4632,5854,837,50622,786,827Form
214Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025148.461,213180,080408,855Form
215Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025148.4654881,355184,534Form
216Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025149.0929143,38512,582,301Form
217Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025149.0933650,0949,397,739Form
218Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025149.0917325,7935,975,825Form
219Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025149.096  Form
220Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025149.093  Form
221Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025149.0929143,38512,582,301Form
222Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025149.0933650,0949,397,739Form
223Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025149.0917325,7935,975,825Form
224Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025149.096  Form
225Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025149.093  Form
226Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025146.12183,16226,764,15212,374,413Form
227Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025146.12211,58730,917,6919,259,804Form
228Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025146.12108,58115,866,1655,882,175Form
229Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025146.124,040590,337877Form
230Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025146.121,821266,089438Form
231Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10082025146.12183,16226,764,15212,374,413Form
232Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10082025146.12211,58730,917,6919,259,804Form
233Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10082025146.12108,58115,866,1655,882,175Form
234Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10082025146.124,040590,337877Form
235Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10082025146.121,821266,089438Form
236Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell10032025146.071,188  Form
237Slta, V (gp), Llc See footnoteSell10032025146.071,032  Form
238Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell10032025146.071,188  Form
239Slta, Iv (gp), Llc See footnoteSell10032025146.071,032  Form
240Green, William D DirectSell10032025150.5065,0009,782,5007,166,660Form
241Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10032025147.0978,41511,534,12412,330,179Form
242Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10032025147.0990,37213,292,8889,253,628Form
243Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10032025147.0946,3606,819,1295,891,133Form
244Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10032025147.091,725  Form
245Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10032025147.09777  Form
246Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10032025147.0978,41511,534,12412,330,179Form
247Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10032025147.0990,37213,292,8889,253,628Form
248Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10032025147.0946,3606,819,1295,891,133Form
249Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10032025147.091,725  Form
250Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10032025147.09777  Form
251Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10032025146.03105,32915,381,41323,692,537Form
252Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10032025146.03121,39017,726,83422,384,381Form
253Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10032025146.0362,2719,093,56412,618,632Form
254Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10032025146.032,317338,356251,905Form
255Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10032025146.031,044152,457113,467Form
256Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell10032025146.03105,32915,381,41323,692,537Form
257Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell10032025146.03121,39017,726,83422,384,381Form
258Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell10032025146.0362,2719,093,56412,618,632Form
259Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell10032025146.032,317338,356251,905Form
260Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell10032025146.031,044152,457113,467Form
261Green, William D DirectSell10032025145.0065,0009,425,0006,904,755Form
262Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell9292025130.626,701  Form
263Slta, V (gp), Llc See footnoteSell9292025130.625,780  Form
264Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell9292025130.626,701  Form
265Slta, Iv (gp), Llc See footnoteSell9292025130.625,780  Form
266Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9242025135.98296,27740,287,15218,451,126Form
267Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9242025135.98343,03746,645,48313,652,190Form
268Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9242025135.98176,21823,961,7718,677,164Form
269Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9242025135.986,525  Form
270Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9242025135.982,942  Form
271Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9242025135.98296,27740,287,15218,451,126Form
272Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9242025135.98343,03746,645,48313,652,190Form
273Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9242025135.98176,21823,961,7718,677,164Form
274Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9242025135.986,525  Form
275Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9242025135.982,942  Form
276Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9232025132.84114,26315,178,68531,576,176Form
277Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9232025132.84132,25817,569,13923,377,962Form
278Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9232025132.8468,0009,033,11314,813,109Form
279Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9232025132.842,516  Form
280Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9232025132.841,134  Form
281Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9232025132.84114,26315,178,68531,576,176Form
282Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9232025132.84132,25817,569,13923,377,962Form
283Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9232025132.8468,0009,033,11314,813,109Form
284Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9232025132.842,516  Form
285Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9232025132.841,134  Form
286Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9192025132.32202,90626,848,00824,537,348Form
287Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9192025132.32234,85531,075,41918,167,321Form
288Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9192025132.32120,76115,978,78911,508,973Form
289Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9192025132.324,464  Form
290Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9192025132.322,014  Form
291Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9192025132.32202,90626,848,00824,537,348Form
292Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9192025132.32234,85531,075,41918,167,321Form
293Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9192025132.32120,76115,978,78911,508,973Form
294Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9192025132.324,464  Form
295Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9192025132.322,014  Form
296Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9192025130.41202,91426,462,39912,085,922Form
297Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9192025130.41234,80230,620,9748,950,690Form
298Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9192025130.41120,80515,754,4095,665,745Form
299Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9192025130.414,466  Form
300Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9192025130.412,013  Form
301Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9192025130.41202,91426,462,39912,085,922Form
302Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9192025130.41234,80230,620,9748,950,690Form
303Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9192025130.41120,80515,754,4095,665,745Form
304Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9192025130.414,466  Form
305Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9192025130.412,013  Form
306Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9172025127.00215,48727,366,39512,477,670Form
307Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9172025127.00249,26031,655,4959,246,590Form
308Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9172025127.00128,37716,303,6085,836,569Form
309Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9172025127.004,739  Form
310Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9172025127.002,137  Form
311Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell9172025127.00215,48727,366,39512,477,670Form
312Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell9172025127.00249,26031,655,4959,246,590Form
313Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell9172025127.00128,37716,303,6085,836,569Form
314Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell9172025127.004,739  Form
315Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell9172025127.002,137  Form
316Radakovich, Lynn Vojvodich DirectSell9172025126.3972591,6332,992,915Form
317Radakovich, Lynn Vojvodich DirectSell8192025140.71725102,0153,332,013Form
318Green, William D DirectSell8132025140.0050,0007,000,0006,306,300Form
319Green, William D DirectSell7312025135.0030,0004,050,0006,081,075Form
320Green, William D DirectSell7222025130.0020,0002,600,0005,855,850Form
321Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell7172025123.503,262  Form
322Slta, V (gp), Llc See footnoteSell7172025123.502,824  Form
323Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.Sell7172025123.503,262  Form
324Slta, Iv (gp), Llc See footnoteSell7172025123.502,824  Form
325Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7172025125.291,407176,2833,537,438Form
326Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7172025125.291,616202,4692,682,208Form
327Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7172025125.29832104,2411,691,039Form
328Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7172025125.2931  Form
329Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7172025125.2914  Form
330Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7172025125.291,407176,2833,537,438Form
331Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7172025125.291,616202,4692,682,208Form
332Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7172025125.29832104,2411,691,039Form
333Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7172025125.2931  Form
334Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7172025125.2914  Form
335Vojvodich, Radakovich Lynn DirectSell7172025127.5072592,4383,019,200Form
336Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7172025126.0162,5747,884,7803,478,809Form
337Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7172025126.0171,6399,027,0362,638,215Form
338Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7172025126.0136,9114,651,0551,663,296Form
339Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7172025126.011,362  Form
340Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7172025126.01614  Form
341Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7172025126.0162,5747,884,7803,478,809Form
342Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7172025126.0171,6399,027,0362,638,215Form
343Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7172025126.0136,9114,651,0551,663,296Form
344Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7172025126.011,362  Form
345Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7172025126.01614  Form
346Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7142025127.56216,86227,662,59212,219,339Form
347Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7142025127.56248,38931,683,8189,256,830Form
348Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7142025127.56127,89716,314,1885,846,841Form
349Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7142025127.564,722  Form
350Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7142025127.562,130  Form
351Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell7142025127.56216,86227,662,59212,219,339Form
352Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell7142025127.56248,38931,683,8189,256,830Form
353Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell7142025127.56127,89716,314,1885,846,841Form
354Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell7142025127.564,722  Form
355Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell7142025127.562,130  Form
356Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6302025126.20227,16928,668,03812,542,842Form
357Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6302025126.20257,02232,435,3969,869,612Form
358Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6302025126.20133,65316,866,6036,033,098Form
359Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6302025126.204,932  Form
360Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6302025126.202,224  Form
361Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6302025126.20227,16928,668,03812,542,842Form
362Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6302025126.20257,02232,435,3969,869,612Form
363Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6302025126.20133,65316,866,6036,033,098Form
364Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6302025126.204,932  Form
365Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6302025126.202,224  Form
366Rios, BrunildaChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6302025126.296,000757,7402,392,943Form
367Dell, Michael SChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6272025122.2710,000,0001,222,700,0003,168,289,707Form
368Silver, Lake Group, Llc See footnoteSell6262025120.3310,681  Form
369Vojvodich, Radakovich Lynn DirectSell6262025120.002,900348,0002,841,600Form
370Scannell, William FPres., Glob. Sales & Cust. OpsDirectSell6202025118.4291,23010,803,4576,682,322Form
371Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6162025112.83190,60121,505,51122,980,650Form
372Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6162025112.83217,85324,580,35417,613,214Form
373Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6162025112.83112,72912,719,21310,990,432Form
374Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6162025112.834,138  Form
375Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6162025112.831,866  Form
376Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6162025112.83190,60121,505,51122,980,650Form
377Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6162025112.83217,85324,580,35417,613,214Form
378Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6162025112.83112,72912,719,21310,990,432Form
379Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6162025112.834,138  Form
380Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6162025112.831,866  Form
381Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025114.123,148359,25013,732,060Form
382Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.123,612412,20110,583,146Form
383Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025114.121,863212,6066,608,917Form
384Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.1268  Form
385Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025114.1231  Form
386Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025114.123,148359,25013,732,060Form
387Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.123,612412,20110,583,146Form
388Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025114.121,863212,6066,608,917Form
389Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.1268  Form
390Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025114.1231  Form
391Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025113.99112,32912,804,46913,559,201Form
392Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025113.99128,46114,643,36810,453,067Form
393Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025113.9966,4417,573,6616,526,997Form
394Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025113.992,440  Form
395Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025113.991,100  Form
396Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025113.99112,32912,804,46913,559,201Form
397Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025113.99128,46114,643,36810,453,067Form
398Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025113.9966,4417,573,6616,526,997Form
399Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025113.992,440  Form
400Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025113.991,100  Form
401Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025114.99165,014  Form
402Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.99186,653  Form
403Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025114.9996,508  Form
404Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.993,546  Form
405Slta, V (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025114.991,600  Form
406Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through SL SPV-2, L.P.Sell6112025114.99165,014  Form
407Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.99186,653  Form
408Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Partners V DE (AIV), L.P.Sell6112025114.9996,508  Form
409Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors IV, L.P.Sell6112025114.993,546  Form
410Slta, Iv (gp), Llc Held through Silver Lake Technology Investors V, L.P.Sell6112025114.991,600  Form
411Rothberg, Richard JGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell6052025108.8270,1657,635,3558,697,765Form
412Tunnell, JaneChief Marketing OfficerDirectSell6052025111.9528,8773,232,7808,773,857Form
413Rios, BrunildaChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6042025107.6613,0001,399,5462,685,836Form

DELL Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

ACCUMULATE (Score 7-8)

CONVICTION RATIONALE

Dell earns a high conviction 'ACCUMULATE' rating. The company is successfully executing a major pivot into the AI infrastructure supercycle, which provides a powerful secular tailwind. The competitive moat in its target enterprise segment is widening, and the valuation, while elevated from historical levels, remains reasonable given the immense and highly visible growth ahead. The primary risks are operational and cyclical, not structural, and appear manageable.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
Type F: 'Transition / Profit Pivot' (Primary) / Type C: 'Secular Cyclical' (Secondary)

Dell is undergoing a fundamental business model transition, re-rating from a slow-growth, cyclical PC/legacy hardware provider to a high-growth AI systems integrator. This pivot from a mature business to a new growth engine is the hallmark of a Type F. It is secondarily a Type C as its new growth is tied to the secular AI hardware supercycle.

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INVESTMENT THESIS
AI-Optimized Server Backlog Conversion & ISG Margin Expansion

The investment thesis centers on Dell's ability to convert its massive $43 billion AI-optimized server backlog into high-margin revenue, fundamentally re-rating the company's growth profile and profitability. The market is underwriting Dell as the primary systems integrator for on-premise enterprise AI, shifting its valuation away from legacy hardware multiples.

Mechanism: Dell captures value by leveraging its world-class supply chain and deep enterprise relationships to deliver complex, integrated AI server solutions (e.g., PowerEdge XE9680) at scale. This allows them to attach high-margin storage, networking, and support services to large AI infrastructure deals, driving structurally higher profitability in the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG).
Supporting Evidence:
  • AI-Optimized Server Backlog of $43 billion as of January 30, 2026, providing high revenue visibility.
  • Management guidance for approximately $50 billion in AI server revenue for FY2027, representing nearly 100% YoY growth.
  • Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) operating margin expanded to 14.8% in Q4 FY2026, demonstrating pricing power in the AI server segment.
  • ISG revenue grew 73% YoY in Q4 FY2026, indicating the AI growth engine is significantly out-accelerating the legacy business.
PRIMARY RISK
AI Server Revenue Recognition Slippage due to Component Shortages

The primary risk is that severe supply constraints on critical components for AI servers, specifically High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and the latest GPUs, will delay Dell's ability to convert its $43 billion backlog into recognized revenue. A significant slippage in the backlog conversion rate would break the near-term growth narrative and lead to a guidance cut, causing a sharp de-rating of the stock.

Mechanism: If Dell cannot procure enough constrained components (e.g., HBM3e), it cannot build and ship the PowerEdge servers customers have ordered. This pushes revenue out of the guided period, causing a miss versus expectations, and questioning the company's supply chain advantage, which is a core part of the bull thesis.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Industry reports from March 2026 confirm shortages of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM3e) are actively delaying server deployments.
  • NVIDIA's CFO has confirmed supply constraints for its latest GPUs and associated memory, which are critical for Dell's AI servers.
  • Historically, hardware stocks have dropped 15-25% on news of supply constraints that delay recognition of strong demand.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Threshold Rationale
AI-Optimized Server Backlog>$40 Billion (Sequential Growth)The backlog is the primary leading indicator of future revenue and market share gains. Any sequential decline would be a major red flag for the growth thesis.
ISG Operating Margin %Sustain >13.5%This KPI is critical for testing the 'Anti-Alpha' thesis. Sustaining strong margins proves Dell has pricing power and that AI server growth is profitable, not just empty revenue.
Backlog Conversion Rate (AI Server Revenue / Prior Quarter Backlog)Monitor for stable or accelerating trendThis measures the velocity of revenue recognition. A decelerating trend would be the first sign that supply constraints are causing the bear case to materialize.
Core Investment Debate

The AI Backlog: Growth Catalyst or Supply Chain Bottleneck?

BULL VIEW

Dell's supply chain expertise will navigate component shortages, converting the backlog into high-margin revenue and triggering a major stock re-rating based on its new AI growth profile.

CORE TENSION

Whether Dell can convert its massive $43B AI server backlog into revenue before supply constraints on components like HBM and GPUs cause material delays and a guidance cut.


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
NEUTRAL

Bulls are winning based on the latest reported quarter: ISG revenue grew 73% YoY and ISG operating margin was strong at 14.8%, proving the AI growth engine is firing.

BEAR VIEW

Severe HBM and GPU shortages will delay backlog conversion, forcing a guidance cut, breaking the growth narrative, and compressing the stock's 'AI premium' multiple.

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
May 28, 2026
Q1 FY2027 Earnings Call
Watch: Backlog Conversion Rate and ISG Operating Margin. Watch for Q1 AI Server revenue relative to the $43B backlog and for ISG margins to remain above 14% vs the 14.8% Q4 baseline.
Late August 2026
Q2 FY2027 Earnings Call
Watch: Sequential growth of the AI-Optimized Server Backlog. The key will be whether the backlog grows from its Q1-end level, signaling sustained, dominant demand.
Early July 2026
Gartner/IDC Q2 PC Shipment Data Release
Watch: Global PC shipment YoY growth/decline. Specifically, watch for commentary on the commercial 'AI PC' refresh cycle and enterprise demand.
Anytime (Legislative Calendar Dependent)
Vote on 'AI Overwatch Act'
Watch: Headline: Whether the 'AI Overwatch Act' passes into law, granting Congress veto power over semiconductor export licenses.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
Oct 7, 2025
Investor Day / Securities Analyst Meeting
Details: Dell held a securities analyst meeting to review company strategy and its long-term financial framework, reinforcing the AI-driven growth narrative to investors.
Surged +9.1%
$149.67 -> $163.23
Nov 25, 2025
Q3 FY2026 Earnings
Details: Delivered record Q3 revenue of $27.0B (+11% YoY) and raised full-year FY26 revenue guidance to $111.7B, citing accelerating AI momentum and raising AI server shipment guidance to $25B.
Surged +5.8%
$125.37 -> $132.67
Jan 12, 2026
Strategic: PC Portfolio Rebranding
Details: Dell rebranded its complex PC lineup to a simpler 'good, better, best' model (Dell, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max) to clarify its offerings ahead of an expected AI PC refresh cycle.
Muted (-0.7%)
$119.94 -> $119.13
Jan 22, 2026
Geopolitical: 'AI Overwatch Act' Progress
Details: The 'AI Overwatch Act' passed a key House committee, introducing potential for future supply chain uncertainty for hardware manufacturers selling globally. The market reaction was minimal.
Slight -1.5% pullback
$117.17 -> $115.43
Feb 26, 2026
Q4 FY2026 Earnings & FY2027 Guidance
Details: Reported record Q4 results with ISG revenue up 73% YoY. Announced a $43B AI server backlog and guided FY2027 AI server revenue to ~$50B, causing a major stock re-rating.
Surged +21.9%
$121.45 -> $148.08
Risk Management
Position Sizing

4% - 6%

NORMAL

Stock is in an Explosive volatility regime (4.5x S&P) with near-term fear spiking. While the AI growth thesis is strong, the Neutral sentiment and extreme volatility warrant capping the position size to manage drawdown risk.

Diversification Alternatives
ANET
SECTOR

Arista is a pure-play on AI networking, a critical 'picks and shovels' part of the buildout. It avoids Dell's legacy PC drag and the intense Dell vs. HPE/SMCI server competition.

Core Thesis: The shift from InfiniBand to Ethernet for large AI clusters is a durable tailwind. Arista's software-driven EOS provides a key competitive advantage for managing massive, complex AI networks.
VRT
SECTOR

Vertiv is a direct play on the AI-driven surge in data center power and cooling needs, especially liquid cooling. This is a critical problem Dell must solve, but Vertiv monetizes directly.

Core Thesis: Increasing power density of AI chips makes advanced liquid cooling a necessity, not an option. Vertiv's pure-play focus on data center infrastructure gives it an edge over diversified industrials.
How Is The Market Pricing DELL?

Dell is re-rating from a cyclical PC and legacy hardware provider to the primary systems integrator for enterprise AI, driven by a multi-billion dollar backlog for its PowerEdge AI-optimized servers.

Filter all news through the lens of AI server backlog conversion and Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) margin performance.

What will confirm the thesis

ISG revenue growth >+50% YoY; sustained AI server backlog above $40 billion; evidence of high-margin storage and services attaching to AI server deals; share gains in the commercial PC market driven by the AI PC refresh cycle.

What will damage the thesis

AI server backlog declining sequentially; ISG operating margins compressing below 12% due to high component costs (e.g., HBM, liquid cooling); significant delays in backlog conversion to revenue; market share loss in enterprise storage to competitors like Pure Storage or NetApp.

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Quarterly consumer PC market share fluctuations the profit engine is enterprise; minor shifts in legacy server demand the focus is AI-optimized systems; short-term component cost commentary without impact on guided margins.

Repricing Catalyst

The primary catalyst is the conversion of its $43 billion AI-optimized server backlog (as of Jan 30, 2026) into recognized revenue. Management has guided for approximately $50 billion in AI server revenue for FY2027, which represents a ~100% YoY growth rate. The market is rewarding Dell for its ability to capture a dominant share of the on-premise enterprise AI infrastructure buildout with its PowerEdge XE9680 servers housing NVIDIA's latest GPUs.

What DELL Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on Q4 FY2026 Earnings Press Release, Feb 26, 2026
AI & Traditional Servers, Networking & Storage (ISG)
$60.8B TTM (53.6% of Total) · 21.7% Margin
What It Is

PowerEdge AI-optimized servers (e.g., XE9680), traditional servers, PowerMax and PowerStore storage arrays, PowerSwitch networking hardware, and related support services.

Who Pays & How

Enterprises and cloud service providers pay for integrated, pre-validated systems to run AI training/inference and mission-critical workloads. Customers choose Dell for its global supply chain, service, and ability to deploy complex solutions at scale.

Per-unit hardware sale, often with multi-year software and support contracts attached.
Competition
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ProLiant Servers and Supermicro GPU Servers
Supermicro is known for rapid adoption of new technologies and customization. HPE has deep relationships in enterprise accounts.
Dell's moat is its world-class global supply chain, which allows it to procure constrained components and deliver complex systems at a scale competitors struggle to match. This is evidenced by its $43B AI backlog vs. HPE's ~$5B.
Commercial & Consumer PCs (CSG)
$51.0B TTM (44.9% of Total) · 21.6% Margin
What It Is

Latitude commercial laptops, Precision workstations, OptiPlex desktops, XPS consumer laptops, and Alienware gaming PCs.

Who Pays & How

Enterprises pay for standardized, secure, and manageable fleets of PCs for their employees. Consumers pay for performance and brand in premium and gaming segments. Dell's direct sales model and supply chain efficiency historically provided a cost and customization advantage.

Per-unit hardware sale.
Competition
Lenovo ThinkPad and HP Inc. EliteBook
Lenovo has a dominant share in the global PC market. HP has a strong brand presence and retail footprint.
Dell's advantage lies in its deep relationships with large enterprise customers and its highly efficient, build-to-order supply chain.
DELL Evolution: Price Return by Era
1984 2012 · The PC Revolution
Direct Model Disruption
Michael Dell pioneered the direct-to-consumer, build-to-order model for PCs, creating massive supply chain efficiencies that allowed it to undercut competitors and gain significant market share. This era was defined by PC market dominance and operational excellence.
2013 2018 · The Private Equity Pivot
Going Private & The EMC Megadeal +175% (2016 IPO to 2018)
Facing a stagnating PC market, Michael Dell took the company private in 2013 to restructure away from public market pressures. This culminated in the historic $67 billion acquisition of EMC in 2016, which included a majority stake in VMware, transforming Dell into an enterprise powerhouse in storage, servers, and virtualization.
2019 2024 · Deleveraging & Core Focus
Post-Merger Integration and Debt Paydown +95% (2019 to 2023)
After returning to the public markets in 2018, this era was focused on integrating the massive EMC acquisition and paying down the significant debt load incurred. The period involved streamlining operations and focusing on the core PC (CSG) and infrastructure (ISG) businesses, setting the stage for future growth.
2025 Present · The AI Infrastructure Wave
AI Systems Integrator +157% (Last 12 Months)
Beginning in fiscal 2025 and accelerating dramatically in fiscal 2026, Dell emerged as a primary beneficiary of the generative AI boom. The company leveraged its supply chain expertise to build a massive, multi-billion dollar backlog for its PowerEdge AI-optimized servers, causing a significant re-rating of its stock as it shifted to a high-growth AI infrastructure story.
Market Appears To Be Aligned With Core Thesis
Price structure is strongly bullish. The regime, trend, and proximity to highs all point towards intact institutional trend. Relative to SPY: Decisively outperforming and improving. Potential evidence of active institutional rotation. Volume and momentum are strongly confirming. The institutional accumulation is evident and momentum is accelerating. Earnings history is mildly cautionary. The reaction or drift are negative, and the market is beginning to push back on the thesis.
① Structure
+4
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
+4
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
-1
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
7 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Trending Up · Golden Cross
2 Momentum Accelerating
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Strong Outperformance
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Strong Accumulation
5 Volatility Expanded
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Falling
7 Earnings Reaction History Diminishing Reward
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars
Core Cache Last Updated: 6/15/2026