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Dell Technologies (DELL) ended the recent trading session at $91.95, demonstrating a +0.21% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.63%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.52%.
The computer and technology services provider's shares have seen a decrease of 3.74% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.66% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.7%.
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 May 29, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.68, up 32.28% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $23.16 billion, indicating a 4.13% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.90 per share and a revenue of $101.27 billion, demonstrating changes of +9.34% and +5.97%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Furthermore, it would be beneficial for investors to monitor any recent shifts in analyst projections for Dell Technologies. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 6.17% lower. Dell Technologies is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Dell Technologies is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.31. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 9.74.
Meanwhile, DELL's PEG ratio is currently 0.84. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Computer - Micro Computers was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.58 at yesterday's closing price.