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Dell Technologies (DELL) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Dell Technologies gave guidance in 7 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2025. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.6% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $140.0B (Feb 26, 2026) → raised $167.0B (May 28, 2026) → raised $192.0B (Sep 1, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $101.0B–$105.0B (Feb 27, 2025) → reaffirmed $101.0B–$105.0B (May 29, 2025) → raised $105.0B–$109.0B (Aug 28, 2025) → raised $111.7B (Nov 25, 2025) | $113.5B | above the range | +1.6% |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY27 | $6.10 (Sep 1, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $4.48 (May 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $2.55 (Feb 26, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY27 | $11.52 (Feb 26, 2026) → raised $17.31 (May 28, 2026) → reaffirmed $17.31 (Sep 1, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $3.05 (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.07 (Aug 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $1.85 (May 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $1.29 (Feb 27, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY26 | $7.85 (Feb 27, 2025) → raised $7.99 (May 29, 2025) → reaffirmed $7.98 (Aug 28, 2025) → raised $8.38 (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $4.80 (May 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $2.90 (Feb 26, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY27 | $12.90 (Feb 26, 2026) → raised $17.90 (May 28, 2026) → raised $24.37 (Sep 1, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $3.50 (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.45 (Aug 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.25 (May 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $1.65 (Feb 27, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY26 | $9.30 (Feb 27, 2025) → raised $9.40 (May 29, 2025) → raised $9.55 (Aug 28, 2025) → raised $9.92 (Nov 25, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Dell Technologies, Q2 FY27: revenue $47.0B (+58% year over year), operating margin 11.5%, net earnings $4.1B, operating cash flow $2.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Dell Technologies beat its guidance?
Dell Technologies gave guidance in 7 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2025. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.6% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Dell Technologies raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 27, 2025.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.