Bahl & Gaynor LLC cut its position in Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL – Free Report) by 1.1% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 271,649 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 3,129 shares during the quarter. Bahl & Gaynor LLC’s holdings in Dell Technologies were worth $146,134,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kercheville Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 13.6% in the third quarter. Kercheville Advisors LLC now owns 18,800 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $10,113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,250 shares during the last quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the 2nd quarter worth about $5,913,000. Gabelli Funds LLC lifted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 49.0% during the 1st quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 46,094 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $7,565,000 after purchasing an additional 15,150 shares during the last quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC bought a new stake in Dell Technologies during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $5,930,000. Finally, Jackson Square Capital LLC grew its holdings in Dell Technologies by 15.1% in the 3rd quarter. Jackson Square Capital LLC now owns 17,115 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $9,207,000 after buying an additional 2,243 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 76.37% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling at Dell Technologies
In other news, Director Spv-2 L.P. Sl sold 83,006 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $517.34, for a total value of $42,942,324.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 73,185 shares in the company, valued at approximately $37,861,527.90. This represents a 53.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 91,191 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $517.34, for a total transaction of $47,176,751.94. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 64,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,217,884.06. The trade was a 58.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,819,650 shares of company stock valued at $991,183,596. 41.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Dell Technologies Stock Down 3.6%
Dell Technologies stock opened at $333.81 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $500.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $338.68. The stock has a market cap of $212.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.36 and a beta of 1.45. Dell Technologies Inc. has a 12 month low of $110.22 and a 12 month high of $595.51.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.91 by $2.13. Dell Technologies had a negative return on equity of 578.85% and a net margin of 7.53%. The company had revenue of $46.97 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $44.89 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.70 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 57.7% on a year-over-year basis. Dell Technologies has set its FY 2027 guidance at 25.500-25.500 EPS and its Q3 2027 guidance at 6.500-6.500 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Dell Technologies Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 20th were given a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 20th. Dell Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 14.63%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts have commented on DELL shares. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $558.00 price target (up from $497.00) on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on Dell Technologies from $500.00 to $650.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Melius Research raised their price objective on shares of Dell Technologies from $650.00 to $735.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Dell Technologies from $505.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on shares of Dell Technologies in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. They set a “hold” rating and a $480.00 target price for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $569.96.
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Key Dell Technologies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Dell Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dell’s AI-server growth remains a potential support: a recent report points to strong AI demand, a $95 billion backlog and raised fiscal 2027 guidance. DELL Rallies 130% in a Year: Can AI Momentum Fuel More Gains?
- Neutral Sentiment: Dell will discuss its fiscal third-quarter 2027 results on a public webcast on Nov. 24; the announcement is a scheduled event, not a new financial update. Dell Technologies to Hold Conference Call Nov. 24
- Negative Sentiment: AI-server stocks sold off alongside Nvidia, dragging Dell lower. Reports also point to fears about possible restrictions or a moratorium affecting Texas data-center development, which could weigh on expectations for AI infrastructure demand. Dell Sinks 12% in a Week on Texas Data Center Fears
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and valuation concerns are adding to caution after Dell’s sharp run-up. Investors are also watching weaker PC-demand forecasts and memory-cost pressure, which could challenge the company’s non-AI business and margins. Dell Falls as Downgrade Pressure and Weak PC Demand Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
- Negative Sentiment: The same report highlights substantial insider selling in recent months, which may reinforce investor concerns about near-term upside. Insider and market sentiment analysis
Dell Technologies Company Profile
Dell Technologies is a global technology company that develops, sells and supports computers and related infrastructure. Its products include personal computers, workstations, monitors and peripherals, as well as servers, storage systems and networking equipment for businesses and other organizations. The company also provides technology services and solutions, including support, consulting and offerings related to cloud computing, data management and cybersecurity. Dell serves consumers, businesses, governments and other institutions in markets around the world.
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