Group 1 - The conference call is regarding Dell Technologies' Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Financial Results [2] - Key participants in the call include executives from Dell Technologies and analysts from various financial institutions [1][3] - The call will include prepared remarks followed by a question-and-answer session [3] Group 2 - Financial measures discussed will refer to non-GAAP metrics, with reconciliations to GAAP measures available [5]

Core Insights - Dell Technologies reported quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share, but showing an increase from $1.27 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -9.88% [1] - The company posted revenues of $23.38 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.04% and increasing from $22.24 billion year-over-year [2] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 1.3% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 0.1% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $2.11 on revenues of $25.15 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.19 on revenues of $102.42 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Dell Technologies is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry, to which Dell Technologies belongs, is currently in the bottom 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue reached $23.4 billion, up 5%, driven by growth across all core markets [8][22] - Earnings per share increased by 17% to $1.55, growing three times faster than revenue [8][22] - Net income rose by 13% to $1.1 billion, primarily driven by stronger operating income [24][22] - Gross margin was $5.1 billion or 21.6% of revenue, down 80 basis points due to a competitive pricing environment [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ISG revenue was $10.3 billion, up 12%, with servers and networking revenue at a record $6.3 billion, up 16% [24][25] - CSG revenue rose by 5% to $12.5 billion, with commercial revenue up 9% to $11 billion, while consumer revenue declined 19% to $1.5 billion [27][22] - PowerStore demand rose double digits, growing for five consecutive quarters [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand for AI optimized servers, with $12.1 billion in orders booked in Q1, surpassing all shipments in FY 2025 [9][24] - Enterprise AI customers grew sequentially across key industry verticals including WebTech, financial services, manufacturing, media, and education [9][10] - Commercial demand was strongest in North America, with EMEA and APJ regions also showing double-digit growth [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its leadership in AI, investing in innovation, and deepening customer partnerships [11][18] - The strategy includes modernizing the business and driving increased EPS growth through AI and infrastructure solutions [34][19] - The company aims to capture a substantial refresh opportunity with its sixteenth and seventeenth generation servers [12][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand for AI servers and the ability to execute on large, complex customer deployments [39][40] - The company anticipates a continued PC refresh cycle and expects Q2 revenue to be between $28.5 billion and $29.5 billion, up 16% at the midpoint [30][32] - Management remains cautious about traditional server and storage performance due to the dynamic macro environment [32][34] Other Important Information - The company generated record cash flow from operations of $2.8 billion in Q1 [28] - A total of $2.4 billion was returned to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends [29] - The company expects full-year revenue to be between $101 billion and $105 billion, with ISG expected to grow in the high teens [32][33] Q&A Session Summary Question: AI server revenues and fiscal 2026 targets - Management noted that the backlog for AI servers is healthy, with expectations to exceed $15 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026 [37][43] Question: Second half guidance and demand moderation - Management indicated that they expect to ship approximately $7 billion of AI servers in the first half, with optimism for converting more pipeline in the second half [46][49] Question: Storage and services attach opportunity alongside AI servers - Management highlighted improvements in storage and networking attach rates, emphasizing the importance of deployment and installation services [56][58] Question: Impact of tariffs on financials - Management confirmed that their guidance includes considerations for tariffs and that they have navigated the cost environment successfully [68][70] Question: AI server profit outlook and customer types - Management reiterated that AI server profitability is expected to contribute positively to overall margins, with a growing number of enterprise customers [75][80] Question: Customer behavior and demand pull forward - Management acknowledged some customers pulling forward demand but remains optimistic about growth despite a slowdown in traditional server business [84][88] Question: Competitive dynamics and pricing strategies - Management stated that ASPs remained stable, with no price increases, and noted competitive behavior in large deals [93][99] Question: Storage attach rate and object scale platform - Management expressed optimism about storage opportunities and the potential to improve attach rates through new product offerings [104][108] Question: Demand characteristics and backlog composition - Management characterized the backlog as primarily consisting of Blackwell technology, with a focus on engineering and innovation to meet customer needs [112][114]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue reached $23.4 billion, up 5% year-over-year, driven by growth across all core markets [6][20] - Earnings per share increased by 17% to $1.55, growing three times faster than revenue [6][20] - Net income rose 13% to $1.1 billion, primarily driven by stronger operating income [21][22] - Gross margin was $5.1 billion, or 21.6% of revenue, down 80 basis points due to a competitive pricing environment [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ISG revenue was $10.3 billion, up 12%, with servers and networking revenue at a record $6.3 billion, up 16% [22][23] - CSG revenue rose 5% to $12.5 billion, with commercial revenue up 9% to $11 billion, while consumer revenue declined 19% to $1.5 billion [25][26] - PowerStore demand rose double digits, growing for five consecutive quarters [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand for AI optimized servers, with $12.1 billion in orders booked in Q1, surpassing all shipments in FY 2025 [7][22] - Enterprise AI customers grew sequentially across key industry verticals, including WebTech, financial services, and education [7][8] - Commercial demand was strongest in North America, with EMEA and APJ regions also showing double-digit growth [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its leadership in AI, investing in innovation, and deepening customer partnerships [9][16] - Continued emphasis on modernizing data centers with the introduction of sixteenth and seventeenth generation servers [17][18] - The company aims to capture more value from its platforms by increasing the mix of Dell IP storage [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand for AI servers and the ability to execute on large, complex customer deployments [37][50] - The company anticipates a continued PC refresh cycle as the installed base upgrades to new devices [27][30] - Management remains cautious about traditional server and storage performance due to the dynamic macro environment [30][31] Other Important Information - Record Q1 cash flow from operations of $2.8 billion, driven by profitability and working capital improvement [26] - The company returned $2.4 billion to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends [27] - Full year revenue guidance is reiterated at $101 billion to $105 billion, with expectations for ISG to grow in the high teens [30][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the AI server revenue outlook? - Management indicated that the backlog for AI servers is healthy, with expectations to exceed $15 billion for the fiscal year [36][41] Question: What are the expectations for the second half guidance? - Management expects to ship approximately $7 billion of AI servers in the first half, with optimism for converting more pipeline in the second half [44][46] Question: How is the storage attach opportunity evolving alongside AI servers? - Management noted modest improvements in storage and networking attach rates, emphasizing the importance of deployment and installation services [54][56] Question: Are tariffs impacting the financial outlook? - Management confirmed that current guidance includes all known tariff impacts and that input costs are expected to be deflationary [66][68] Question: What is the demand landscape for AI servers? - Management highlighted a diverse customer base, including CSP and enterprise customers, with significant growth in repeat enterprise customers [72][76] Question: How is the competitive environment affecting pricing? - Management stated that ASPs remained stable, with no price increases, and noted aggressive competition in large deals [90][92]

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Q1 FY26 Financial Performance - Dell Technologies' revenue reached $23.4 billion, a 5% year-over-year increase, driven by growth across core markets[10] - The diluted EPS was $1.37, flat year-over-year, while the non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.55, a 17% year-over-year increase[10] - Dell Technologies generated a Q1 record of $2.8 billion in cash flow from operations[10] - The company returned $2.4 billion of capital to shareholders, including $2.0 billion in share repurchases and $396 million in dividends[10] AI and ISG Highlights - AI-optimized server orders demand exceeded $12 billion, surpassing all of FY25's shipments, with a $14.4 billion AI backlog exiting Q1[10] - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to $10.3 billion, with operating income up 36% to $998 million[11] - AI server shipments are projected to reach over $15 billion for FY26E[23] Client Solutions Group (CSG) - Client Solutions Group (CSG) revenue increased by 5% year-over-year to $12.5 billion, while operating income decreased by 16% to $653 million[11] - Commercial revenue within CSG increased by 9% to $11.046 billion, while consumer revenue decreased by 19% to $1.463 billion[11] - Dell's Commercial PC Unit Share is 1.6x that of select competitors[40] FY26 Guidance - Dell Technologies expects FY26 revenue to be in the range of $101 billion to $105 billion, with a midpoint of $103 billion, representing 8% growth[16] - The company anticipates non-GAAP diluted EPS for FY26 to be $9.40, plus or minus $0.25, a 15% increase at the midpoint[16]

Nvidia and Dell on Thursday announced a breakthrough supercomputer powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will launch next year to help drive research at the Department of Energy (DOE). The two companies were awarded a contract by the DOE to develop the new flagship supercomputer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – known as the Berkeley Lab – which will be due in 2026. The supercomputer is expected to help advance research into fusion energy, materials science, astronomy and accelerate drug disc ...

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Financial Performance - Dell Technologies reported first-quarter revenue of $23.4 billion, representing a 5% year-over-year increase[4] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the first quarter was $1.55, up 17% year-over-year, while GAAP diluted EPS remained flat at $1.37[4] - Full-year FY26 revenue is expected to be between $101.0 billion and $105.0 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase at the midpoint[6] - Second-quarter FY26 revenue guidance is between $28.5 billion and $29.5 billion, indicating a 16% year-over-year growth at the midpoint[6] - Total net revenue for the three months ended May 2, 2025, was $23,378 million, representing a 5% increase from $22,244 million in the same period last year[39] - Non-GAAP net income for the three months ended May 2, 2025, was $1,086 million, a 13% increase from $959 million in the prior year[39] - Dell Technologies Inc. reported a diluted earnings per share of $1.37 for the three months ended May 2, 2025, unchanged from the same period last year[45] - Non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 17% to $1.55, compared to $1.32 in the prior year[45] - For the upcoming three months ending August 1, 2025, the company projects diluted earnings per share of $1.85[52] - The fiscal year ending January 30, 2026, is expected to yield a diluted earnings per share of $7.99[52] - The company anticipates total non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.25 for the upcoming quarter and $9.40 for the fiscal year[52] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - The company achieved record cash flow from operations of $2.8 billion, a 168% increase compared to the previous year[7] - Cash flows from operating activities totaled $2,796 million, significantly higher than $1,043 million in the same period last year[27] - Free cash flow reached $2,228 million, representing a 388% increase from $457 million in the same quarter last year[49] - Adjusted free cash flow also saw significant growth, rising 258% to $2,232 million from $623 million year-over-year[49] - The company returned a record $2.4 billion to shareholders in the first quarter through share repurchases and dividends[3] - The company repurchased $1,980 million of common stock during the quarter, compared to $700 million in the same period last year[27] Segment Performance - The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) generated $10.3 billion in revenue, up 12% year-over-year, with servers and networking revenue reaching a record $6.3 billion, up 16%[5] - Commercial Client revenue was $11.0 billion, up 9% year-over-year, while Consumer revenue decreased by 19% to $1.5 billion[5] - Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) net revenue increased by 12% to $10,317 million, with operating income rising 36% to $998 million, accounting for 60% of total reportable segment operating income[30] - Client Solutions Group (CSG) net revenue grew by 5% to $12,509 million, but operating income decreased by 16% to $653 million, representing 40% of total reportable segment operating income[30] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $42,925 million from $36,229 million, driven by higher cash and cash equivalents, which rose to $7,700 million[25] - Total liabilities increased to $89,893 million from $81,133 million, with long-term debt rising to $23,936 million from $19,363 million[25] Strategic Focus - Dell Technologies Inc. continues to focus on strategic investments and potential acquisitions, although specific estimates for future transactions are not provided[53] - Dell received $12.1 billion in AI orders during the quarter, surpassing total shipments for the entire fiscal year 2025[2]

Core Insights - Dell Technologies raised its full-year earnings forecast and provided a stronger-than-expected forecast for the current quarter, leading to a rise in shares during extended trading [1] - The company expects adjusted earnings per share of $2.25 for the current quarter, with revenue projected between $28.5 billion and $29.5 billion, significantly exceeding LSEG expectations [1][2] - Dell's adjusted earnings per share fell short of LSEG estimates despite in-line revenue [1] Financial Performance - Dell anticipates approximately $103 billion in revenue for the full year, aligning with LSEG expectations, while raising its full-year adjusted earnings forecast to $9.40, a 10 cent increase from previous guidance [2] - The company reported a 5% annual revenue growth and expects an 8% growth during the fiscal year [5] - Dell's Infrastructure Solutions Group generated $10.3 billion in sales during the quarter, a 12% increase, with $6.3 billion from servers and networking [5] AI Systems Demand - Dell attributes its strong guidance to $7 billion in artificial intelligence systems expected to ship during the quarter, which are higher-margin products [2] - The company has $14.4 billion in confirmed orders for AI systems in its backlog, with $12.1 billion recorded in the first quarter [4] - Dell is experiencing "unprecedented demand" for AI systems, particularly from second-tier cloud providers [3] Shareholder Returns - Dell significantly increased its shareholder capital return, spending $2.4 billion on share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [6] - For the entirety of fiscal 2025, Dell spent $2.58 billion on share repurchases [6]