What’s Going On With Dell Technologies Stock Thursday?

by | Feb 12, 2026 | General

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) stock fell Thursday amid a broader sell-off, with the Nasdaq down 1.06% and the S&P 500 shedding 0.49%. The technology sector is also feeling the pressure, contributing to the stock’s downward movement.

Market Sentiment Dampens DELL Performance

The company is currently trading 8.51% lower, suggesting that market dynamics are weighing heavily on its performance. As the technology sector struggles, Dell’s stock is not immune to the prevailing bearish sentiment.

Technical indicators reveal that Dell is trading 2.6% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 14.3% below its 100-day SMA, highlighting a challenging short-term outlook. Shares have increased 0.30% over the past 12 months, positioning the stock closer to its 52-week lows than highs.

The RSI is at 55.02, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD is above its signal line, suggesting a potential for bullish movement. However, the combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that traders should remain cautious.

  • Key Resistance: $131.50
  • Key Support: $115.00

DELL Earnings Anticipation and Analyst Views

The countdown is on: Dell Technologies Inc. is set to report earnings on Feb. 26, 2026.

  • EPS Estimate: $3.44 (Up from $2.68 YoY)
  • Revenue Estimate: $31.71 billion (Up from $23.93 billion YoY)
  • Valuation: P/E of 16.6x (Indicates fair valuation)

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions:

The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $157.95. Recent analyst moves include:

  • Citigroup: Buy (Lowers Target to $165.00) (Jan. 20)
  • Morgan Stanley: Underweight (Lowers Target to $111.00) (Jan. 20)
  • Barclays: Upgraded to Overweight (Maintains Target to $148.00) (Jan. 15)

DELL’s Weak Benzinga Edge Scores

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Dell Technologies, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Value: Weak (Score: 38.88) — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers.
  • Momentum: Weak (Score: 27.86) — Stock is underperforming the broader market.

DELL’s Current Market Position

DELL Price Action: Dell Technologies shares were down 8.51% at $113.59 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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