{
  "id": 5244606,
  "title": "Ahead of Dell Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for DELL Stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ahead-of-dell-earnings-heres-what-barchart-data-says-comes-next-for",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ahead-dell-earnings-heres-barchart-164433476.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dell Technologies (DELL) stock is showing signs of optimism ahead of the company's upcoming second-quarter earnings, set to be released after the market closes on September 1. Analysts anticipate earnings per share (EPS) of $4.72, representing a significant 124.76% year-over-year increase. Currently, DELL shares are trading at more than 3.5 times their price at the beginning of this year. Bill Gates has also cautioned about the need for preparation amid potential economic upheaval, particularly for workers transitioning from $20-an-hour jobs to $10-an-hour robot-assisted roles. Dell's robust year-to-date performance has prompted cautious market positioning, with the put-to-call ratio of options contracts expiring on September 4 reaching 1.41x, suggesting a bearish sentiment. Analysts note that DELL stock is currently priced at $422.73, indicating a potential drop of up to 8.89% by the end of the week. However, the technical indicators suggest a bullish outlook, with DELL trading above its key moving averages and an RSI in the mid-50s range, indicating continued bullish control across multiple timeframes. Investors are advised to approach DELL shares cautiously due to their current premium position relative to competitors such as Hewlett Packard (HPE), which trades at less than 19x forward earnings, and Super Micro Computer (SMCI), which trades at 9.5x forward earnings. Notably, insiders have been selling off shares of Dell Technologies this year, raising questions about their confidence. Despite this, DELL has a history of positive performance in September and October, contributing to its relative attractiveness for the near term. Wall Street analysts remain predominantly optimistic on Dell Technologies for the remainder of the year, with a consensus rating of \"Moderate Buy\" and a mean price target of approximately $510, implying a potential near 10% rally from current levels.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}