Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-five analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and eighteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $161.2632.

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on DELL shares. Barclays raised Dell Technologies from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $148.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Daiwa Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $140.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $130.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Dell Technologies to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on shares of Dell Technologies from $175.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th.

Dell Technologies News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large, visible AI server demand — MarketBeat highlights a reported $18.4B backlog for Dell AI servers and $30B year‑to‑date AI orders, positioning Dell as a primary beneficiary of an AI hardware refresh cycle. This provides revenue visibility and is a clear growth catalyst. The AI in a Box Trade: Hardware Is the Next Boom (DELL)
• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings-sprint momentum — Zacks notes Dell’s history of beating estimates and argues the company has the inputs (backlog, margin trends) to potentially outpace consensus again, supporting upside to future quarters. Will Dell Technologies (DELL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional/analyst backing and screens — Dell was listed among MarketBeat’s MarketRank ideas and several analyst roundups continue to highlight long‑term upside tied to AI infrastructure exposure, which can attract buy‑and‑hold flows. Top 5 MarketRank™ Stocks Backed by Analysts and Big Institutions (DELL)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary mixed but generally constructive — Recent pieces (Zacks/Barchart/Yahoo) revisit sell‑side ratings and consensus, noting Dell’s long‑term case while pointing out near‑term cyclicality; this keeps volatility likely around earnings and macro prints. Wall Street Analysts Think Dell Technologies (DELL) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
• Neutral Sentiment: IT hardware market softening but Dell retains AI strength — Coverage notes overall hardware market weakness in 2026, but Dell’s AI server franchise is a relative outperformer, which moderates downside risk. IT hardware market slows in 2026, Dell Technologies (DELL) maintains AI server strength
• Negative Sentiment: 401(k) lawsuit creates headline and potential liability risk — Business Insider reports five ex‑employees suing Dell alleging retirement‑plan mismanagement that they say cost workers ~$318M; this could spark legal costs, settlement risk, and reputational pressure. 5 ex-Dell employees are suing the company, alleging mismanagement of its retirement plan and saying it cost workers $318 million
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term sell pressure / profit‑taking explanation — Zacks published a note explaining why DELL underperformed the broader market in the most recent session, reflecting short‑term profit‑taking and rotation dynamics despite the fundamental tailwinds. Here’s Why Dell Technologies (DELL) Fell More Than Broader Market

Dell Technologies Price Performance

Shares of DELL opened at $117.03 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $125.66 and a two-hundred day moving average of $133.26. The stock has a market cap of $77.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.60, a PEG ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 1.03. Dell Technologies has a one year low of $66.25 and a one year high of $168.08.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 25th. The technology company reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.47 by $0.12. Dell Technologies had a net margin of 5.01% and a negative return on equity of 234.84%. The business had revenue of $27.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $27.26 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.15 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. Dell Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.920-9.920 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.500-3.500 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Dell Technologies will post 6.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Dell Technologies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th were paid a $0.525 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 20th. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Dell Technologies’s payout ratio is 28.00%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Egon Durban sold 71,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.12, for a total value of $9,806,520.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 1,172,428 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $161,935,755.36. The trade was a 5.71% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 42.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dell Technologies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Dell Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 84.7% in the second quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 218 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dell Technologies in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. NewSquare Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 96.9% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 254 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Dell Technologies by 66.2% during the second quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 251 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. 76.37% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Dell Technologies Company Profile

Dell Technologies Inc is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of information technology products, solutions and services. Its offerings span client computing devices (consumer and commercial laptops and desktops), enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage systems and networking equipment), software and cloud infrastructure, and a variety of professional services such as IT consulting, deployment, managed services and financing solutions. The company serves organizations of all sizes as well as individual consumers, with products and services aimed at enabling digital transformation and modern IT environments.

Founded by Michael Dell in 1984, the company grew from a direct-to-consumer PC business into a diversified IT provider through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.