Dell Technologies(US:DELL) ZACKS·2026-01-21 00:17Company Performance - Dell Technologies (DELL) experienced a decline of 7.85% in its stock price, closing at $111.07, underperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 2.06% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, DELL shares had already decreased by 4.8%, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.71% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.63% [1] Earnings Forecast - Dell Technologies is expected to announce its earnings on February 26, 2026, with a predicted EPS of $3.51, reflecting a growth of 30.97% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $31.62 billion, indicating a 32.12% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $9.95 per share and revenue of $111.76 billion, representing increases of 22.24% and 16.95% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for Dell Technologies are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends, with positive changes suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] Stock Performance Correlation - Research indicates that alterations in earnings estimates are directly linked to stock price performance in the near future, with the Zacks Rank model developed to provide actionable ratings based on these changes [5] Zacks Rank - Dell Technologies currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - Dell Technologies is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.11, which is higher than the industry average of 11.13 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.74, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.57 [7] Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 237, placing it in the bottom 4% of over 250 industries [8]