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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 1 September 2026•Updated 2 September 2026•
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Dell Revenue Surges 58% as Company Hikes Annual Guidance by $25B

Key Facts

1Dell Technologies reported quarterly earnings of $7.04 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.97.
2Dell's earnings rose sharply compared to the previous year's figure of $2.32 per share.

Amid the global race for advanced computing infrastructure, Dell Technologies announced exceptional Q2 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 58% surge in revenue. According to reports, earnings per share reached $7.04, significantly beating estimates of $4.97, driven by record AI server demand that pushed the backlog to $95 billion. Consequently, the company has raised its full-year revenue guidance by a substantial $25 billion.

Dell's performance highlights a divergence in the AI infrastructure sector compared to peers; while MongoDB also raised its FY27 guidance, its shares fell 13% premarket due to a 12% spike in AI-related infrastructure expenses. Per market data, Dell has successfully converted surging demand into bottom-line growth, with earnings jumping from $2.32 per share last year to the current $7.04 level, showcasing superior cost management amid the AI boom.

DELL stock stood at $424.68 (close August 31, 2026), after reaching an intraday high of $474.14. Traders are monitoring support levels near $456.01 as the market digests the massive guidance hike. With no major corporate events scheduled in the economic calendar for the next seven days, the focus remains on Dell's ability to clear its $95 billion backlog and meet its newly elevated annual targets.

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