Dell Technologies Upgraded by Barclays on AI Strategy Momentum
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 22 Jan 26
Source: Benzinga
Dell Technologies' stock rose by 5.05% as it crossed above the 5-day SMA, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The upgrade by Barclays to Overweight, with a target price of $148, was driven by Dell's strategic initiatives, including the 'One Dell Way' program aimed at consolidating applications and enhancing AI capabilities through the acquisition of Dataloop AI for $120 million. This upgrade signals strong confidence in Dell's potential for improved earnings and reduced execution risks, despite the stock trading below its 20-day and 100-day simple moving averages.
Analyst Views on DELL
Wall Street analysts forecast DELL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DELL is 164.85 USD with a low forecast of 113.00 USD and a high forecast of 180.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 117.320
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
Current: 117.320
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
About DELL
Dell Technologies Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and supporting a wide range of comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services. The Company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). Its ISG segment enables the Company’s customer’s digital transformation with solutions that address artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and multi cloud environments. Its comprehensive storage portfolio includes modern and traditional storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and software-defined storage. Its CSG segment offers branded personal computers (PCs) including notebooks, desktops, and workstations and branded peripherals that include displays, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and webcam and audio devices, as well as third-party software and peripherals.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
