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Why Is DELL TECHNOLOGIES IN C (DELL) Stock Moving Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET · reviewed against 17 wire stories

DELL TECHNOLOGIES IN C (DELL) is drawing unusual attention today. Our newswire has captured 17 stories on DELL across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 56/100).

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DELL stock is moving higher today, up 0.55% to $456.01 as of the latest trade. The stock opened at $455.99 and briefly hit a session high of $474.49 at the market open before retreating. The rise comes amid heightened investor attention ahead of the company’s Q2 earnings report on Tuesday, September 1. Analysts and market observers are closely watching for signs of strong AI infrastructure demand and potential revenue surprises.

What Happened

Dell Technologies is expected to report Q2 earnings on Tuesday, with consensus forecasts calling for revenue of $45.1 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $4.91. Recent developments at AI-focused companies like Nvidia and SpaceX have increased expectations for Dell’s financial performance. The company’s role in supplying servers for AI data centers has made it a focal point for investors tracking the AI infrastructure sector. Additionally, Bank of America has raised price targets for Dell and other AI infrastructure providers, reflecting optimism about the sector’s growth trajectory.

What The Data Shows

The stock has traded between $454.20 and $474.49 in the session so far, with volume at 5.3 million shares, which is 0.7 times the 3-month daily average. Over the past 8 sessions, the stock has gained 7.0%, moving from $434.78 to $465.04. The 52-week range is $110.22 to $514.00. Recent insider transactions include multiple sales by directors and a large shareholder, with no insider purchases reported in the last 90 days. Meanwhile, Donald J. Trump has made both a purchase and a sale of DELL stock in the last 90 days.

What To Watch

Dell Technologies will report Q2 earnings on Tuesday, September 1. The results and any guidance provided will be key to understanding the company’s position in the AI infrastructure market and the trajectory of its financial performance.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

DELL by the numbers

7 sessions: +6.96%Coverage: 17 stories / 9 sourcesAI sentiment: 56/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $294.8BP/E: 36.552w: $110.22 to $514.00
DELL · Aug 31 session (5-min) · +1.09% vs prior close · updated 8:56 PM ET
$453$461$469prev close $456.24$461.207:00 AM10:13 AM1:27 PM4:41 PM7:55 PM7:00 AM · $455.507:05 AM · $455.007:10 AM · $455.007:20 AM · $456.007:25 AM · $456.007:30 AM · $455.647:35 AM · $455.567:40 AM · $455.007:45 AM · $455.117:55 AM · $456.008:00 AM · $456.248:05 AM · $455.808:15 AM · $457.008:20 AM · $457.208:25 AM · $457.308:30 AM · $457.258:35 AM · $455.558:40 AM · $455.358:45 AM · $455.008:50 AM · $455.208:55 AM · $454.309:00 AM · $454.349:05 AM · $454.649:10 AM · $455.009:15 AM · $455.009:20 AM · $456.119:25 AM · $459.509:30 AM · $467.909:35 AM · $463.779:40 AM · $465.769:45 AM · $467.479:50 AM · $467.509:55 AM · $467.0010:00 AM · $466.6510:05 AM · $465.9210:10 AM · $465.2510:15 AM · $465.5410:20 AM · $464.5010:25 AM · $463.5110:30 AM · $462.9710:35 AM · $462.2810:40 AM · $462.2710:45 AM · $460.9510:50 AM · $460.3610:55 AM · $460.3511:00 AM · $461.0511:05 AM · $460.5811:10 AM · $461.7511:15 AM · $461.8911:20 AM · $461.5511:25 AM · $461.9211:30 AM · $461.9011:35 AM · $461.9911:40 AM · $461.8411:45 AM · $463.0511:50 AM · $462.0711:55 AM · $461.9012:00 PM · $462.9612:05 PM · $462.6912:10 PM · $462.1912:15 PM · $462.7012:20 PM · $462.3012:25 PM · $463.2012:30 PM · $463.1712:35 PM · $463.2212:40 PM · $464.0112:45 PM · $463.8512:50 PM · $464.3912:55 PM · $464.541:00 PM · $464.001:05 PM · $464.231:10 PM · $463.921:15 PM · $464.521:20 PM · $464.481:25 PM · $464.311:30 PM · $464.001:35 PM · $463.091:40 PM · $463.601:45 PM · $464.011:50 PM · $465.641:55 PM · $465.942:00 PM · $466.992:05 PM · $467.462:10 PM · $466.512:15 PM · $467.132:20 PM · $466.742:25 PM · $465.722:30 PM · $464.602:35 PM · $463.982:40 PM · $463.462:45 PM · $463.072:50 PM · $462.262:55 PM · $460.143:00 PM · $459.803:05 PM · $460.523:10 PM · $461.033:15 PM · $462.993:20 PM · $463.493:25 PM · $463.003:30 PM · $465.253:35 PM · $462.233:40 PM · $461.113:45 PM · $458.433:50 PM · $460.073:55 PM · $457.174:00 PM · $457.854:05 PM · $457.504:10 PM · $458.504:15 PM · $458.254:20 PM · $455.994:25 PM · $457.994:30 PM · $458.264:35 PM · $458.984:40 PM · $459.604:45 PM · $458.824:50 PM · $456.014:55 PM · $459.005:00 PM · $460.005:05 PM · $459.815:10 PM · $459.805:15 PM · $460.005:20 PM · $459.345:25 PM · $459.335:30 PM · $459.785:35 PM · $459.995:40 PM · $459.155:45 PM · $459.005:50 PM · $459.565:55 PM · $459.576:00 PM · $460.086:15 PM · $459.506:20 PM · $460.006:30 PM · $456.016:35 PM · $459.796:40 PM · $459.536:45 PM · $459.916:55 PM · $460.007:00 PM · $459.817:05 PM · $461.007:10 PM · $461.967:15 PM · $461.097:20 PM · $462.797:25 PM · $462.307:30 PM · $462.407:35 PM · $461.907:40 PM · $461.737:45 PM · $461.947:55 PM · $461.20
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 17 stories · 56/100 bullish
AI sentiment 56/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishTipRanks · sentiment 63 · Dell and HPE Earnings Are on Deck This Week – Here’s Why Bank of America Has Raised Price Targets for These AI Infrastructure StocksTipRanks · 63Dell and HPE Earnings Are on Deck This Week – Here’s Why Bank of America Has Raised Price…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 57 · Dell Q2 earnings on deck: What to expectSeeking Alpha · 57Dell Q2 earnings on deck: What to expectThe Motley Fool · sentiment 63 · Dell's Next Earnings Report on September 1 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.The Motley Fool · 63Dell's Next Earnings Report on September 1 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.TipRanks · sentiment 56 · AI Infrastructure Stocks DELL vs. AVGO: Which Is a Better Pick Ahead of Earnings?TipRanks · 56AI Infrastructure Stocks DELL vs. AVGO: Which Is a Better Pick Ahead of Earnings?TipRanks · sentiment 50 · Polymarket Odds: Will DELL, PANW, MDB Beat Earnings Tomorrow?TipRanks · 50Polymarket Odds: Will DELL, PANW, MDB Beat Earnings Tomorrow?Seeking Alpha · sentiment 55 · Dell Earnings Preview: Fiscal Q2 2027Seeking Alpha · 55Dell Earnings Preview: Fiscal Q2 2027MarketWatch · sentiment 63 · Why Dell’s stock stands to gain from developments at Nvidia and SpaceXMarketWatch · 63Why Dell’s stock stands to gain from developments at Nvidia and SpaceXThe Fly · sentiment 56 · Cboe data shows mixed options sentiment in Dell Technologies with shares up 1.36%The Fly · 56Cboe data shows mixed options sentiment in Dell Technologies with shares up 1.36%
12d agoThe FlyBULLISH 56General

Cboe data shows mixed options sentiment in Dell Technologies with shares up 1.36%

12d agoMarketWatchBULLISH 63Analyst

Why Dell’s stock stands to gain from developments at Nvidia and SpaceX

Dell is expected to report sharp growth when it posts earnings on Tuesday, and analysts are upbeat about industry developments that could benefit financial results into next year.

12d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 55Earnings

Dell Earnings Preview: Fiscal Q2 2027

Ahead of Dell Technologies' fiscal Q2 earnings release next week, consensus expects total revenue of $45.1 billion and diluted non-GAAP EPS of $4.91.

12d agoTipRanksNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Polymarket Odds: Will DELL, PANW, MDB Beat Earnings Tomorrow?

On Tuesday, September 1,Dell ($DELL), Palo Alto Networks ($PANW), and MongoDB ($MDB) will report their earnings. All three companies will publish their result...

12d agoTipRanksBULLISH 56Earnings

AI Infrastructure Stocks DELL vs. AVGO: Which Is a Better Pick Ahead of Earnings?

AI infrastructure providers Dell Technologies ($DELL) and Broadcom ($AVGO) will announce their quarterly earnings this week. Investors are closely watching AI stock...

12d agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 63Earnings

Dell's Next Earnings Report on September 1 Could Send the Stock Soaring. Here's Why.

Dell makes servers for artificial intelligence data centers and hyperscalers.

12d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 57Earnings

Dell Q2 earnings on deck: What to expect

Dell (DELL) reports Q2 earnings Tuesday—see EPS/revenue forecasts, AI server demand trends, analyst outlooks, and what’s priced in.

12d agoTipRanksBULLISH 63Analyst

Dell and HPE Earnings Are on Deck This Week – Here’s Why Bank of America Has Raised Price Targets for These AI Infrastructure Stocks

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) are two major established players in the enterprise technology market. Both companies provid...

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