Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Stock Falls 2.4% Following Insider Selling

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL)’s stock price was down 2.4% on Thursday after an insider sold shares in the company. The company traded as low as $530.45 and last traded at $536.5910. Approximately 7,918,059 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 6% from the average session volume of 8,442,942 shares. The stock had previously closed at $549.83.

Specifically, Director Lynn Vojvodich Radakovich sold 2,022 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $565.28, for a total value of $1,142,996.16. Following the transaction, the director owned 25,267 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,282,929.76. This trade represents a 7.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 7,994 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $569.77, for a total transaction of $4,554,741.38. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In other news, General Counsel Richard Rothberg sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $583.36, for a total transaction of $2,333,440.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 132,415 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $77,245,614.40. This represents a 2.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. UBS Group restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Fox Advisors raised Dell Technologies from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $625.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price objective on Dell Technologies from $465.00 to $625.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, September 18th. US Capital Advisors set a $625.00 target price on shares of Dell Technologies in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Dell Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. One equities research 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 MarketBeat, Dell Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $567.12.

Trending Headlines about Dell Technologies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dell’s latest results remain a major fundamental support. Second-quarter revenue increased 57.7% year over year to $46.97 billion, while adjusted earnings of $7.04 per share exceeded estimates of $4.91. The company also reported approximately $60.9 billion in AI orders, a backlog near $95 billion and higher full-year guidance, providing strong visibility into data-center demand. Dell AI infrastructure comparison
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary continues to favor Dell’s position in enterprise, on-premises and sovereign-AI deployments. Recent price-target increases include Mizuho’s $600 target and Evercore’s $650 target, although the shares have moved well above several other published targets.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dell recently reached a new 52-week high after a substantial monthly and year-to-date advance. That momentum reflects investor confidence in AI infrastructure, but the elevated valuation also increases the likelihood of profit-taking when market sentiment weakens. Dell 52-week high report
• Negative Sentiment: Persistent insider and large-holder selling is a key overhang. CFO David Kennedy sold 23,896 shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, while Silver Lake-affiliated entities have sold substantial amounts of Dell stock in recent weeks. The transactions can reinforce concerns that early investors and executives are locking in gains after the rally. Dell insider selling report
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market pressure is also affecting AI and technology shares as rising bond yields reduce appetite for high-growth stocks. UBS additionally reversed its 2027 PC outlook from growth to decline, creating a headwind for Dell’s traditional PC business even as AI servers remain strong. UBS PC outlook

Dell Technologies Trading Down 2.4%

The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $472.07 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $348.63. The firm has a market cap of $341.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.14, a P/E/G ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.34.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 company had revenue of $46.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $44.89 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.70 earnings per share. Dell Technologies’s revenue for the quarter was up 57.7% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 forecast that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 20th will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 20th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Dell Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 14.63%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dell Technologies

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund bought a new stake in Dell Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at about $23,332,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Dell Technologies during the second quarter worth about $5,913,000. Gabelli Funds LLC boosted its stake in Dell Technologies by 49.0% during the 1st quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 46,094 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $7,565,000 after purchasing an additional 15,150 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc raised its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 112.9% in the fourth quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc now owns 12,356 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,555,000 after purchasing an additional 6,553 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Dell Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,403,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.37% of the company’s stock.

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.