5-Day Sell-Off Sends Dell Technologies Stock Down -8.4%
Dell Technologies (DELL) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -8.4% return. The company has lost about $9.1 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $99 Bil. The stock remains 29.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.4% for the S&P 500.
Dell Technologies’ recent streak saw investors take profits, momentarily overshadowing the tech giant’s compelling AI narrative. Despite a robust $11.7 billion AI server backlog and a significant $5.8 billion GPU deal secured in early November, the market briefly paused, diverging from the long-term optimism fueled by Dell’s elevated financial outlook. For quick background: DELL provides infrastructure solutions, client devices, and software, supporting hybrid cloud, modern applications, networking, security, and digital workspaces through its multiple business segments.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in DELL stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced. Deep dive with Buy or Sell DELL.
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Comparing DELL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for DELL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | DELL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.7% | 0.1% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -9.5% | -1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | -5.6% | -0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 53.0% | 23.3% |
| 2022 | -26.6% | -19.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 14.4% | |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: DELL Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 23 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 42 | 8 |
| 4D | 22 | 6 |
| 5D | 5 | 7 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 23 |
Key Financials for Dell Technologies (DELL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $88.4 Bil | $95.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $5.4 Bil | $6.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.4 Bil | $4.6 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $23.4 Bil | $29.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $965.0 Mil | $1.2 Bil |
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