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

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET · reviewed against 120 wire stories

DELL TECHNOLOGIES IN C (DELL) is up +15.81% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 120 stories on DELL across 28 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 63/100).

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DELL stock surged 15.81% to $492.20 in the session, driven by strong quarterly earnings and a raised annual forecast. The company reported a $95 billion AI server backlog and revenue growth of 38.6% trailing twelve months. The move came as broader market indexes snapped a three-day losing streak, with investors focusing on earnings performance amid geopolitical tensions.

What Happened

Dell Technologies posted stronger-than-expected results, with its AI infrastructure business capturing significant investor attention. The company’s shares topped the S&P 500 as a result of the robust earnings report and improved guidance. The stock’s performance followed a broader market rebound, with investors looking past Iran-related tensions and shifting focus to corporate results. Analysts at Fox Advisors upgraded Dell to Outperform from Equal-Weight, adding to the momentum. The stock’s rise also came after a key trading signal and several analysts raised price targets, including Citigroup to $600, JPMorgan to $635, and Melius Research to $735.

What The Data Shows

Over the last eight sessions, DELL stock moved up 5.8% from $433.19 to $458.12 before today’s sharp rise. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $514.00. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 76 times, totaling $965.1 million, with the most recent filing on August 26. Congressional trades show six buys and two sells in the same period. Social chatter has increased, with nine posts in 24 hours and 31 in seven days. Reddit mentions totaled nine in the past week, with retail traders discussing potential AI-driven growth.

What To Watch

Dell’s next key event will be its fiscal 2027 report, where investors will look for continued momentum from its AI server backlog. Analyst coverage remains strong, and further price target adjustments could influence the stock’s trajectory.

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DELL by the numbers

Last: $492.20Session: +15.81%7 sessions: +15.59%Coverage: 120 stories / 28 sourcesAI sentiment: 63/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $294.6BP/E: 34.052w: $110.22 to $514.00
DELL · Sep 3 session (5-min) · +4.58% vs prior close · updated 8:52 PM ET
$481$506$531prev close $492.20$514.747:00 AM10:13 AM1:27 PM4:41 PM7:55 PM7:00 AM · $485.107:05 AM · $485.317:10 AM · $484.437:15 AM · $484.507:20 AM · $484.067:25 AM · $484.457:30 AM · $484.807:35 AM · $484.007:40 AM · $484.207:45 AM · $484.207:50 AM · $484.507:55 AM · $485.018:00 AM · $487.988:05 AM · $485.528:10 AM · $485.578:15 AM · $484.578:20 AM · $485.638:25 AM · $486.698:30 AM · $487.468:35 AM · $487.508:40 AM · $487.008:45 AM · $487.098:50 AM · $488.968:55 AM · $488.979:00 AM · $487.169:05 AM · $488.079:10 AM · $488.249:15 AM · $486.059:20 AM · $484.619:25 AM · $485.539:30 AM · $485.359:35 AM · $496.709:40 AM · $491.949:45 AM · $492.989:50 AM · $495.659:55 AM · $507.4910:00 AM · $505.7510:05 AM · $504.1510:10 AM · $500.6010:15 AM · $507.2910:20 AM · $508.0510:25 AM · $508.3710:30 AM · $503.8510:35 AM · $504.0810:40 AM · $502.5010:45 AM · $502.2310:50 AM · $503.5710:55 AM · $505.3511:00 AM · $507.1211:05 AM · $509.0611:10 AM · $514.8111:15 AM · $514.0811:20 AM · $510.5011:25 AM · $511.5111:30 AM · $516.3611:35 AM · $514.7811:40 AM · $517.8511:45 AM · $522.8211:50 AM · $522.8911:55 AM · $526.3712:00 PM · $528.7012:05 PM · $526.6012:10 PM · $525.2512:15 PM · $520.7612:20 PM · $519.2812:25 PM · $520.8812:30 PM · $518.5012:35 PM · $518.2912:40 PM · $519.0812:45 PM · $518.1112:50 PM · $517.2512:55 PM · $517.771:00 PM · $515.301:05 PM · $515.401:10 PM · $514.081:15 PM · $512.371:20 PM · $515.851:25 PM · $516.591:30 PM · $516.321:35 PM · $515.251:40 PM · $515.161:45 PM · $516.021:50 PM · $514.841:55 PM · $515.842:00 PM · $516.462:05 PM · $515.842:10 PM · $514.752:15 PM · $515.602:20 PM · $516.992:25 PM · $516.322:30 PM · $516.222:35 PM · $513.632:40 PM · $512.632:45 PM · $514.972:50 PM · $512.702:55 PM · $514.063:00 PM · $513.283:05 PM · $513.223:10 PM · $514.413:15 PM · $514.363:20 PM · $512.253:25 PM · $514.073:30 PM · $512.313:35 PM · $513.243:40 PM · $512.453:45 PM · $512.503:50 PM · $510.423:55 PM · $515.944:00 PM · $514.604:05 PM · $514.054:10 PM · $516.394:15 PM · $514.254:20 PM · $514.284:25 PM · $514.674:30 PM · $514.554:35 PM · $514.674:40 PM · $514.324:50 PM · $514.594:55 PM · $514.725:00 PM · $514.895:05 PM · $514.505:10 PM · $514.505:15 PM · $515.255:20 PM · $515.205:25 PM · $515.075:30 PM · $515.255:35 PM · $515.005:40 PM · $515.375:45 PM · $515.435:50 PM · $514.996:00 PM · $514.416:05 PM · $514.806:10 PM · $514.016:15 PM · $514.806:30 PM · $514.506:35 PM · $514.206:40 PM · $514.506:45 PM · $514.476:50 PM · $514.756:55 PM · $515.007:00 PM · $514.907:05 PM · $515.077:10 PM · $515.207:15 PM · $514.907:20 PM · $514.657:25 PM · $514.927:30 PM · $514.807:35 PM · $514.707:40 PM · $514.667:45 PM · $515.007:50 PM · $515.007:55 PM · $514.74
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 120 stories · 63/100 bullish
AI sentiment 63/100 (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 agopublishThe Fly · sentiment 61 · Dell Technologies upgraded to Outperform from Equal-Weight at Fox AdvisorsThe Fly · 61Dell Technologies upgraded to Outperform from Equal-Weight at Fox AdvisorsThe Motley Fool · sentiment 76 · Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Surges 16% on Soaring AI BacklogThe Motley Fool · 76Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Surges 16% on Soaring AI BacklogInvestors.com · sentiment 57 · Small Caps Jump Amid Cautious Tech Rally: Dell, Chime Financial, Cactus In Focus - Video - IBDInvestors.com · 57Small Caps Jump Amid Cautious Tech Rally: Dell, Chime Financial, Cactus In Focus - Video …The Motley Fool · sentiment 56 · Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Helps Stocks Edge Higher Despite Geopolitical TensionsThe Motley Fool · 56Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Helps Stocks Edge Higher Despite Geopolitical TensionsSeeking Alpha · sentiment 57 · SA Asks: Is Dell a buy, sell, or hold after its Q2 earnings report?Seeking Alpha · 57SA Asks: Is Dell a buy, sell, or hold after its Q2 earnings report?Seeking Alpha · sentiment 67 · Dell Technologies: The Sovereign AI Wave Is Just BeginningSeeking Alpha · 67Dell Technologies: The Sovereign AI Wave Is Just BeginningStocktwits News · sentiment 58 · US Stock Futures Rangebound After S&P 500, Dow Snap Three-Day Losing Streak As Oil Steadies — MSFT, DELL, UBER, ASTS, AVGO In FocusStocktwits News · 58US Stock Futures Rangebound After S&P 500, Dow Snap Three-Day Losing Streak As Oil Steadi…Stocktwits News · sentiment 53 · Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Investors Look Past Iran Tensions, Focus On Earnings: AVGO, SNOW, DELL, HPE Stocks In FocusStocktwits News · 53Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Investors Look Past Iran Tensions, Focus On Earnings…
10d agoStocktwits NewsNEUTRAL 53Earnings

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Investors Look Past Iran Tensions, Focus On Earnings: AVGO, SNOW, DELL, HPE Stocks In Focus

While Broadcom and Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted disappointing results, sending shares lower overnight, Dell shares surged after blockbuster results.

10d agoStocktwits NewsBULLISH 58Earnings

US Stock Futures Rangebound After S&P 500, Dow Snap Three-Day Losing Streak As Oil Steadies — MSFT, DELL, UBER, ASTS, AVGO In Focus

Dell Technologies tops the S&P 500 following robust quarterly earnings.

10d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 67Product/PR

Dell Technologies: The Sovereign AI Wave Is Just Beginning

Dell Technologies Inc. is poised for an AI infrastructure supercycle. Click for a close look at DELL stock and its prospects following Q2 earnings.

10d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 57Analyst

SA Asks: Is Dell a buy, sell, or hold after its Q2 earnings report?

Dell (DELL) Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance spark buy/sell debate. Analysts weigh in. Read more here.

10d agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 56General

Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Helps Stocks Edge Higher Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Today, Sept. 2, 2026, major indexes snapped losing streaks amid Iran-U.S. hostilities and rising Treasury yields pressuring tech valuations.

10d agoInvestors.comBULLISH 57General

Small Caps Jump Amid Cautious Tech Rally: Dell, Chime Financial, Cactus In Focus - Video - IBD

Alissa Coram and Ken Shreve walk through Wednesday's market action and discuss key stocks to watch in Stock Market Today.

10d agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 76Earnings

Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Dell Surges 16% on Soaring AI Backlog

On Sept. 2, 2026, the infrastructure giant posted stronger-than-expected results backed by a $95 billion AI backlog, keeping investors focused on order conversion.

10d agoThe FlyBULLISH 61Analyst

Dell Technologies upgraded to Outperform from Equal-Weight at Fox Advisors

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