TD Cowen has recently reiterated Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) stock to Hold rating, as announced on February 28, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on February 12, 2025, OTR Global had raised the stock from a Negative to Positive. Deutsche Bank also resumed Buy rating with a price target of $144. Additionally, Mizuho initiated Outperform rating on September 17, 2024, with a target price of $135. Susquehanna analysts, in their report published on September 10, 2024, also initiated Neutral rating and set a price target of $120 for Dell Technologies Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $85.19 which represents a slight increase of $3.26 or 3.98% from the prior close of $81.93. The stock opened at $89.29 and touched a low of $84.01 during the day, reaching a high of $89.29. The volume of shares traded was 12.34 million exceeding the average volume of 9.25 million.
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DELL Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 13.59% over the last five trades and -10.95% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -31.74%, and it has plunged by -22.67% in the previous three months. Currently, DELL is trading at -4.34%, -13.50%, and -25.68% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, DELL, a Technology sector stock, is trading -52.59% below its 52-week high but remains 28.60% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 6.76 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Dell Technologies Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Dell Technologies Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 6.99% and a profit margin of 4.68%, with a gross margin of -31.74%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Dell Technologies Inc’s market capitalization stands at $59.45 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 13.70, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 8.20. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.62, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 55.57% of Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 35.75%.
Notable insider trades include SLTA V (GP), L.L.C., Director at Dell Technologies Inc (DELL), who sold 499,045 shares on Jan 08 ’25, at $119.73 each, totaling $59.75 million. On Jan 08 ’25, SLTA IV (GP), L.L.C., Director, sold 499,045 shares for $119.73 each, amounting to $59.75 million. Additionally, on Jan 07 ’25, SLTA V (GP), L.L.C. sold 324,076 shares at $124.31 each, generating $40.29 million.
