Key Takeaways DELL shares fell 17.8% in three months, hurt by supply-chain issues and rising competition. Dell Technologies saw strong AI server demand, with $12.3B in Q3 orders and a record backlog. ISG revenue rose 24%, and DELL issued upbeat Q4 and FY26 revenue and earnings guidance.Dell Technologies (DELL) shares have plummeted 17.8% in the past three-month period, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 3.2%. The Computer - Micro Computers industry increased 5% in the ...

Core Insights - Dell Technologies is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing demand for AI infrastructure, with ISG revenues rising 24% year-over-year to $14.10 billion in Q3 FY26, marking seven consecutive quarters of double-digit growth [1][11] Group 1: AI Server Demand and Performance - A major factor in Dell's success is the surge in AI server orders, which reached $12.3 billion in Q3 FY26, bringing year-to-date orders to $30 billion [2] - The company shipped $5.6 billion worth of AI servers in Q3 FY26 and ended the quarter with a record backlog of $18.4 billion in AI server orders, indicating sustained demand [3] - Dell expects to ship approximately $9.4 billion worth of AI servers in Q4 FY26, with total AI server shipments projected to reach $25 billion for FY26, reflecting a remarkable 150% year-over-year growth [5][11] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Dell Technologies faces stiff competition from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI), both of which are expanding their presence in the AI infrastructure market [6] - HPE's ongoing investment in innovation is enhancing its success in AI infrastructure, exemplified by its partnership with NVIDIA to launch the AI Factory Lab in France [7] - Super Micro Computer is capitalizing on the growing demand for AI infrastructure by expanding its NVIDIA Blackwell portfolio with advanced liquid-cooled systems [8] Group 3: Financial Performance and Valuation - Dell's shares have gained 3.6% over the past six months, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector, which returned 20.4%, and the Zacks Computer - Micro Computers industry, which rose 35% [9] - Dell's forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio stands at 0.69X, significantly lower than the sector's 6.62X, indicating that the shares are undervalued [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is $9.89 per share, reflecting a 21.50% year-over-year growth, with a recent increase of 3.56% over the past 30 days [16]

Core Insights - Dell Technologies (DELL) shares have increased by 24.3% over the past six months, lagging behind the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's 27.7% return and the Computer - Micro Computers industry's 40.8% growth [1][9] - The underperformance is attributed to supply-chain constraints and competitive pressures in the PC and AI server markets [2][19] - Strong demand for AI servers is benefiting Dell, driven by digital transformation and interest in generative AI applications [2][19] Dell's Performance and Growth - Dell's Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue grew by 24% year over year to $14.10 billion in Q3 of fiscal 2026, marking seven consecutive quarters of double-digit growth [5][9] - The company recorded $12.3 billion in AI server orders in Q3, totaling $30 billion year-to-date, with $5.6 billion worth of AI servers shipped in the same quarter [6][9] - Dell ended Q3 with a record backlog of $18.4 billion in AI server orders, indicating sustained demand from a diverse customer base [7][9] - For Q4 of fiscal 2026, revenues are projected between $31 billion and $32 billion, suggesting a 32% year-over-year growth [10] - Non-GAAP earnings for Q4 are expected to be $3.50 per share, indicating a 31% growth year over year [11] Fiscal 2026 Guidance - For fiscal 2026, revenues are anticipated to be between $111.2 billion and $112.2 billion, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth [12] - Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be $9.92 per share, up 22% year over year [13] Valuation and Competition - Dell shares are considered undervalued, with a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 0.78X compared to the sector's 6.73X [14] - Despite its strengths, Dell faces stiff competition from companies like Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and Super Micro Computers in the AI infrastructure space [16][19] - Cisco Systems reported over $1.3 billion in AI Infrastructure orders in Q1 of fiscal 2026, while Super Micro Computer is noted for being first to market with the latest AI servers [17][18]

Core Insights - Dell Technologies is experiencing significant growth in its Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) due to strong demand for AI servers, with ISG revenues increasing by 24% year over year to $14.10 billion in Q3 fiscal 2026, marking seven consecutive quarters of double-digit growth [1][10] Group 1: AI Server Demand and Performance - In Q3 fiscal 2026, Dell booked $12.3 billion in AI server orders, bringing year-to-date orders to $30 billion, and shipped $5.6 billion worth of AI servers [2][10] - The company ended Q3 with a record backlog of $18.4 billion in AI server orders, indicating sustained demand from a diverse customer base including Neoclouds, Tier 2 cloud service providers, Sovereigns, and Enterprises [2] - Dell expects to ship approximately $9.4 billion worth of AI servers in Q4 fiscal 2026, projecting total AI server shipments of $25 billion for fiscal 2026, representing a remarkable 150% year-over-year growth [4][10] Group 2: Financial Performance and Margins - ISG's operating income reached a record $1.7 billion in Q3 fiscal 2026, up 16% year over year, with an operating income rate of 12.4% of revenue [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $9.55 per share, suggesting a year-over-year growth of 17.32% [14] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Dell faces stiff competition in the server market from companies like Hewlett-Packard (HPE) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) [5] - HPE's server segment sales increased by 16% year over year to $4.94 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025, driven by strong demand for AI-optimized servers [6] - Super Micro Computer has a competitive edge by being first to market with the latest AI servers, including systems built on NVIDIA's platforms [7] Group 4: Stock Performance and Valuation - Dell Technologies shares have gained 15.7% year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector's return of 26.5% [8] - Dell's forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio is 0.77X, significantly lower than the sector's 6.69X, indicating that the shares are undervalued [12]

Earnings Performance - HP reported quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share, with an earnings surprise of +2.20% [1] - The company's revenues for the quarter ended October 2025 were $14.64 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.23%, compared to $14.06 billion in the same quarter last year [2] Stock Performance - HP shares have declined approximately 25.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 14% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for HP is 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.76 on revenues of $14.43 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.15 on revenues of $56.17 billion [7] - The Computer - Micro Computers industry is currently ranked in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact HP's stock performance [8]

Group 1 - Dell Technologies reported quarterly earnings of $2.59 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48 per share, and up from $2.15 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +4.44% [1] - The company posted revenues of $27.01 billion for the quarter ended October 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.98%, compared to $24.37 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Dell Technologies has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Group 2 - The stock has gained approximately 10.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has increased by 14% [3] - The company's earnings outlook, including current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters, will be crucial for investors [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $3.13 on revenues of $27.86 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.55 on revenues of $108.59 billion [7] Group 3 - The Zacks Industry Rank places the Computer - Micro Computers sector in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential underperformance compared to the top 50% of ranked industries [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Dell Technologies was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market [6]

Core Insights - Dell Technologies (DELL) is expected to report third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on November 25, 2025, with projected revenues between $26.5 billion and $27.5 billion, indicating an 11% year-over-year growth [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is $27.27 billion, suggesting an 11.93% growth year-over-year, while earnings are estimated at $2.48 per share, reflecting a 15.35% increase [2] Revenue and Earnings Expectations - For fiscal Q3 2026, revenues are anticipated to be between $26.5 billion and $27.5 billion, with a midpoint of $27 billion indicating 11% growth year-over-year [1] - The ISG revenues are estimated at $13.884 billion, indicating a 22% year-over-year growth, while CSG revenues are pegged at $12.654 billion, suggesting a 4.3% year-over-year growth [5] Market Demand and Growth Drivers - The demand for AI-optimized servers is expected to significantly benefit Dell's fiscal third-quarter results, driven by ongoing digital transformation and interest in generative AI applications [4] - Dell shipped $8.2 billion in AI servers in Q2 fiscal 2026, with a $5.6 billion increase in AI server orders, and an AI backlog of $11.7 billion [6] Competitive Landscape - Dell Technologies faces challenges from weaker demand for traditional servers and storage in North America, as well as fierce competition in the tech landscape [7] - Despite underperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector, Dell shares have outperformed Hewlett-Packard (HPE) in the same timeframe [8][9] Strategic Partnerships and Innovations - Dell's expanding partner base, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others, is likely to drive growth in Q3 fiscal 2026 [14] - Recent advancements to Dell's AI Data Platform aim to enhance data integration and performance, supporting enterprise AI outcomes [16] Stock Valuation - Dell Technologies shares are considered undervalued, with a forward 12-month P/S ratio of 0.71X compared to the sector's 6.55X [12]

Company Performance - HP's stock price decreased by 6.77% to $22.87, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.92% [1] - Over the past month, HP's stock has fallen by 10.38%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.64% and the S&P 500 gained 1.48% [1] Upcoming Earnings - HP is set to release its earnings report on November 25, 2025, with projected EPS of $0.92, indicating a 1.08% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $14.79 billion, reflecting a 5.23% increase from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.11 per share, showing a decrease of 7.99%, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $55.2 billion [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for HP are important as they indicate the evolving short-term business trends [3] Valuation Metrics - HP has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.4, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 12.58, indicating a valuation discount [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.85, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.34 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 49, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Insights - The article discusses the performance and outlook of three companies: Accenture plc, Sanofi, and Dell Technologies Inc. Accenture plc - Accenture's shares have underperformed the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry over the past year, declining by 31.2% compared to the industry's 18.7% decline [4] - The company faces rising competition, leading to increased talent costs and pricing pressures, along with integration risks from rapid acquisitions [4] - Despite these challenges, Accenture's growth strategy focuses on delivering comprehensive value to stakeholders, capitalizing on strong demand for application modernization, cloud enhancements, and cybersecurity [5] - The company has leveraged buyouts to enhance its digital technology capabilities and maintains a strong cash position, making it appealing for dividend-seeking investors [6] Sanofi - Sanofi's shares have outperformed the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry over the past year, with a growth of 2.2% compared to the industry's 0.8% [7] - The company exceeded third-quarter earnings and sales estimates, driven by strong demand for Dupixent across various indications and regions [7] - Sanofi has launched several new drugs that significantly contribute to its accelerated top-line growth and has increased R&D investments to advance its pipeline [8] - However, the company faces challenges from generic erosion of Aubagio, lower sales from mature products, competitive pressure on influenza vaccines, and uncertainties related to potential U.S. tariffs on EU exports [9] Dell Technologies Inc. - Dell Technologies has outperformed the Zacks Computer - Micro Computers industry year-to-date, with a growth of 25.2% compared to the industry's 8% [11] - The company benefits from strong demand for AI servers, securing $8.2 billion in AI server orders, which has built a robust backlog [11] - Dell's partnerships with major companies like NVIDIA, Google, and Microsoft have been significant growth drivers [11] - Nonetheless, Dell faces challenges from weaker demand for traditional servers, declining consumer PC revenue, and competitive pressures in the AI market [12]

Core Viewpoint - Dell Technologies is experiencing mixed performance in the stock market, with a recent decline in share price while showing positive earnings expectations for the upcoming quarter and fiscal year [1][3][4]. Company Performance - Dell Technologies closed at $152.41, reflecting a decrease of 1.44% from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500, which gained 0.37% [1]. - Over the past month, Dell's shares increased by 2.5%, which is lower than the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.98% but higher than the S&P 500's increase of 0.95% [2]. Earnings Expectations - The company is set to announce its earnings on November 25, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.47, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.88% [3]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $9.54 per share, with total revenue expected to reach $107.75 billion, indicating increases of 17.2% and 14.68% respectively from the previous year [4]. Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Dell Technologies suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [5]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has seen a slight increase of 0.08% over the last 30 days, and Dell currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [7]. Valuation Metrics - Dell Technologies has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.2, which is higher than the industry average of 14.12 [8]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.96, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.46, indicating a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [9]. Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry, which includes Dell Technologies, ranks 100 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [10].