Dell forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue above estimates on rising AI server demand

Core Insights - Dell forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue to be between $138 billion and $142 billion, exceeding Wall Street's average estimate of $125.54 billion, driven by increasing demand for AI-optimized servers [4][5] - The company anticipates AI server revenue to grow by 103% to approximately $50 billion in fiscal 2027 [3][7] - Dell's shares rose about 6% in extended trading following the revenue forecast announcement [1] Financial Performance - Dell reported record revenue of $33.4 billion in the fourth quarter, surpassing estimates of $31.73 billion [6] - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter was $3.89, exceeding the expected $3.53 [6] - Revenue from the infrastructure solutions group, which includes storage, software, and server offerings, increased by 73% to $19.60 billion, while the client solutions group revenue rose by 14% to $13.49 billion [6] Market Dynamics - Major tech firms, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, are projected to invest at least $630 billion in AI infrastructure this year, which will enhance demand for vendors like Dell [2] - Rising memory chip costs and U.S. trade regulations have led Dell and HP to implement price increases to mitigate cost pressures [3] - Dell has over 4,000 AI server customers, including notable companies like Elon Musk's xAI and CoreWeave [4][7]