Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. Sells 51,494 Shares

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Director Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 51,494 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $567.88, for a total value of $29,242,412.72. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 81,555 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $46,313,453.40. The trade was a 38.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, September 16th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 5,300 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $567.99, for a total value of $3,010,347.00.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 50,728 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $552.61, for a total value of $28,032,800.08.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 766 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $564.46, for a total value of $432,376.36.
• On Tuesday, September 15th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 4,750 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $547.78, for a total transaction of $2,601,955.00.
• On Monday, September 14th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 27,161 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $534.04, for a total transaction of $14,505,060.44.
• On Monday, September 14th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 8,100 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $538.90, for a total transaction of $4,365,090.00.
• On Friday, September 11th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 79,072 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $558.74, for a total transaction of $44,180,689.28.
• On Friday, September 11th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 1,900 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $560.87, for a total transaction of $1,065,653.00.
• On Wednesday, September 9th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 52,708 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $540.39, for a total value of $28,482,876.12.
• On Wednesday, September 9th, Silver Lake Partners Iv, L.P. sold 1,900 shares of Dell Technologies stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $534.45, for a total value of $1,015,455.00.

Dell Technologies Stock Down 3.3%

Shares of DELL stock traded down $19.40 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $569.00. 11,685,056 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,443,088. The stock has a market cap of $368.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.02, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.34. Dell Technologies Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $110.22 and a fifty-two week high of $595.51. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $461.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $337.00.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, September 1st. The technology company reported $7.04 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $46.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $44.89 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.70 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that Dell Technologies Inc. will post 25.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dell Technologies Announces Dividend

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

More Dell Technologies News

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Raymond James Financial upped their price target on shares of Dell Technologies from $500.00 to $617.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on Dell Technologies in a report on Thursday, September 10th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $640.00 price objective for the company. CLSA upgraded Dell Technologies to an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. HSBC raised Dell Technologies to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Susquehanna set a $289.00 price objective on Dell Technologies and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. One investment 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $560.24.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dell Technologies

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Dell Technologies by 10.5% in the 4th quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 80,686 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $10,157,000 after purchasing an additional 7,642 shares in the last quarter. United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund acquired a new position in Dell Technologies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $23,332,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new position in shares of Dell Technologies in the second quarter valued at $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 valued at $7,565,000 after acquiring an additional 15,150 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc boosted its stake in shares of Dell Technologies by 112.9% during the 4th quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc now owns 12,356 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,555,000 after acquiring an additional 6,553 shares in the last quarter. 76.37% of the stock is currently 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.