Dell Struggles To Protect Margins As Supply Chain Costs Mount

Dell Technologies DELL reported a sharp rise in second-quarter revenue but tempered investor enthusiasm with profit guidance that fell short of expectations, sending shares lower on Friday.The company posted revenue of $29.78 billion, up 19% year over year, driven by booming demand for its AI servers. Adjusted earnings came in at $2.32 per share, narrowly topping Wall Street's consensus of $2.31.Dell also lifted its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to as much as $109 billion, compared with the prior co ...