Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Trading Down 3.3% Following Insider Selling

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL)’s stock price traded down 3.3% during mid-day trading on Friday after an insider sold shares in the company. The company traded as low as $568.06 and last traded at $569.00. Approximately 11,673,794 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 38% from the average daily volume of 8,437,080 shares. The stock had previously closed at $588.40.

Specifically, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 50,728 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $552.61, for a total transaction of $28,032,800.08. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 62,240 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,394,446.40. This trade represents a 44.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 766 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $564.46, for a total value of $432,376.36. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 61,474 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $34,699,614.04. The trade was a 1.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In other Dell Technologies news, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 4,750 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $547.78, for a total transaction of $2,601,955.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 1,390,900 shares in the company, valued at approximately $761,907,202. The trade was a 0.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $500.00 to $650.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Citic Securities boosted their price objective on Dell Technologies from $160.00 to $505.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group increased their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $170.00 to $465.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $560.24.

Key Headlines Impacting Dell Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dell completed a recent share-repurchase tranche that retired approximately 9.5 million shares. The reduced share count may support earnings per share and provides a favorable signal about capital allocation, although the buyback’s benefit is being assessed against the stock’s sharp rise. Dell buyback and valuation
• Positive Sentiment: The core bullish catalyst remains Dell’s AI infrastructure opportunity. Recent coverage cites record AI-server revenue, a large backlog and expectations that server revenue could double, while the addition of Axelera AI’s 45-watt inference option broadens Dell’s product lineup. The company’s latest reported quarter also showed revenue growth of 57.7% year over year and earnings well above consensus. Dell AI-server backlog
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention is unusually high, with Dell recently reaching record levels and scheduled to join the S&P 100. Index-related demand could provide support, but the stock now trades above the consensus analyst target of about $560, increasing sensitivity to profit-taking and any signs of slower AI demand. Dell valuation and analyst targets
• Negative Sentiment: Silver Lake-affiliated directors disclosed multiple sales of Dell stock on September 15 totaling more than $70 million, after additional sales earlier in the week. Some entities sharply reduced their positions. Although significant holdings remain, the transactions create a supply overhang and may be interpreted as profit-taking after DELL’s exceptional advance. Dell insider sales filing

Dell Technologies Trading Down 3.3%

The company has a market capitalization of $368.77 billion, a PE ratio of 33.02, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.34. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $461.85 and a two-hundred day moving average of $337.00.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.91 by $2.13. Dell Technologies had a net margin of 7.53% and a negative return on equity of 578.85%. The firm had revenue of $46.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $44.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.70 EPS. The business’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. Equities analysts forecast that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 EPS for the current year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dell Technologies

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DELL. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Dell Technologies by 56.1% during the second quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 64 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the period. Triumph Capital Management boosted its position in shares of Dell Technologies by 2.3% during the second quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 1,405 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $606,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the period. Accel Wealth Management grew its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 2.8% in the second quarter. Accel Wealth Management now owns 1,421 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $613,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. West Family Investments Inc. grew its position in Dell Technologies by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. West Family Investments Inc. now owns 1,263 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $545,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ariadne Wealth Management LP increased its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 1.6% during the first quarter. Ariadne Wealth Management LP now owns 3,092 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $508,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the period. 76.37% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dell Technologies Company Profile

Dell Technologies Inc is a global technology company that develops, sells and supports information technology hardware, software and services. Its portfolio includes personal computers, workstations, monitors, displays, peripherals and related accessories marketed primarily under the Dell brand.

The company also provides enterprise infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, data protection, cybersecurity and cloud-related technologies. Dell Technologies supports organizations with consulting, deployment, managed and support services designed to help them operate data centers, hybrid cloud environments and modern workplace technology.

Michael Dell founded the company in 1984 and serves as its chairman and chief executive officer.