Dell reported Q1 results that beat analysts’ expectations by a wide margin, and raised its full-year forecast, driven by red-hot demand for its AI-optimized servers.
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Computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) reported Q1 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 87.5% year on year to $43.84 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($44.5 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 25.5% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.86 per share was 64% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
On Thursday, Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) said that booming demand for artificial intelligence continues to outpace component availability, with supply constraints — not customer interest — emerging as the key factor limiting upside. AI Demand Remains Strong, But Supply Bottlenecks Persist During Dell's first-quarter earnings call, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke said the company continues to see strong demand across its AI and infrastructure business, but shortages across critical com
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) reports an impressive 88% revenue increase and strong AI server demand, while navigating supply chain constraints.
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<body><p>STORY: :: Dell</p><p>Dell shares rocketed higher in after-hours trade Thursday, jumping around 39%.</p><p>The surge came after the computer maker lifted revenue and profit expectations.</p><p>Dell says it is seeing soaring demand for AI-optimized servers used in data centers.</p><p>It’s benefiting as tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon plan to spend over $700 billion on AI-related infrastructure this year.</p><p>Dell now expects annual revenue of up to $169 billion - way up on the previous forecast of up to $142 billion.</p><p>AI server revenue is expected to hit $60 billion for fiscal 2027, $10 billion up on previous expectations.</p><p>The company has been adjusting prices constantly as strong global demand causes the cost of memory chips to soar.</p><p>:: Dell</p><p>On a call with analysts, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke said he knew customers were feeling the pain.</p><p>But he said there was little sign of inflationary pressure easing.</p><p>One analyst told Reuters that Dell looked well placed to cope with the chip shortage, helped by its scale and strong relationships with suppliers.</p></body>
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