Dell Technologies (DELL) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

In the latest trading session, Dell Technologies (DELL) closed at $123.57, marking a -1.69% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.32% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.53%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.26%. Shares of the computer and technology services provider witnessed a gain of 8.42% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 7.22%, and the S&P 500's gain of 4.51%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Dell Technologies in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 28, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.28, up 20.63% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $29.14 billion, up 16.45% from the prior-year quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.44 per share and a revenue of $103.87 billion, demonstrating changes of +15.97% and +8.69%, respectively, from the preceding year. It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Dell Technologies. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.26% higher. Currently, Dell Technologies is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). In terms of valuation, Dell Technologies is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.31. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 12.06, so one might conclude that Dell Technologies is trading at a premium comparatively. Meanwhile, DELL's PEG ratio is currently 1.05. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Computer - Micro Computers industry stood at 1.52 at the close of the market yesterday. The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, which puts it in the top 39% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. To follow DELL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks