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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▲ Bullish
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Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 5171 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
41.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$289.09B
mega-cap · #2 of 6 peers
Summary
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Dell Technologies Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $289.09B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 6 Electronic Computers issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For DELL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.9%, buy ≥ +3.3%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How DELL ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-07-31
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electronic Computers peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $289.09B | 2/6 |
| P/E Ratio | 26.28x | 4/5 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% | – |
| EPS | $17.19 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $236.25 | – |
| FCF/Share | $13.38 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | – |
| ROIC | 32.6% | 2/6 |
| Gross Margin | 19.8% | 5/6 |
| Operating Margin | 9.4% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 7.5% | – |
| EBT Margin | 9.1% | 2/6 |
| Tax Rate | 17.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96x | 5/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71x | 5/6 |
| Interest Coverage | 13.5x | 2/5 |
| Working Capital | -$3.16B | 6/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $12.15B | 2/6 |
| Free Cash Flow | $8.56B | 2/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.59B | 5/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 62.5% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 76.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 5.7% | 3/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.4% | 3/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.19x | 3/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.6x | 3/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.7x | 3/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 20.4x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 55 days | 4/6 |
| Days Inventory | 64 days | 4/6 |
| Payables Period | 150 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -30 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $151.20B | 2/6 |
| Operating Income | $14.25B | 2/6 |
| Net Income | $11.38B | – |
| R&D Expense | $3.64B | 2/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $12.04B | 2/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $121.26B | 2/6 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DELL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.45 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 14.2% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 640M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 131.5% | – |
| EPS Growth | 147.0% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $80.55B | 63.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $11.57B | 9.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $22.92B | 18.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $21.29B | 16.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $128.82B | |
| Short-term Debt | $33.98B | 26.7% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Electronic Computers
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Dell Technologies Inc. (Electronic Computers): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Dell Technologies Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Dell Technologies Inc. stock predictions?
For DELL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 41.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Dell Technologies Inc. forecasts updated?
Dell Technologies Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Dell Technologies Inc.'s industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, DELL included, share the SEC industry code Electronic Computers. The largest are: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL), One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS), Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT).
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