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May 02

Dell Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Dell Technologies reported strong AI server demand and record operating cash flow in Q1 FY26.

Key Takeaways

Dell delivered $23.4B in revenue and generated $2.8B in operating cash flow, with notable growth in AI server orders and ISG revenue.

Revenue reached $23.4B, up from $22.2B in Q1 FY25.

Net income was $965M, slightly down from the prior year.

Non-GAAP EPS grew to $1.55, a 17% increase year over year.

Dell reported $12.1B in AI orders and a $14.4B backlog.

Total Revenue
$23.4B
Previous year: $22.2B
+5.1%
EPS
$1.55
Previous year: $1.27
+22.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
7.1%
Previous year: 6.8%
+4.4%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$2.23B
Previous year: $623M
+258.3%
Cash Flow from Operations
$2.8B
Previous year: $1.04B
+168.1%
Gross Profit
$4.94B
Previous year: $4.97B
-0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.7B
Previous year: $5.83B
+32.1%
Free Cash Flow
$2.23B
Previous year: $457M
+387.5%
Total Assets
$86.9B
Previous year: $80.2B
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Dell expects strong performance in Q2 FY26 driven by AI infrastructure demand and robust commercial segment momentum.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 FY26 revenue expected between $28.5B and $29.5B.
  • Q2 GAAP EPS forecasted at $1.85 at midpoint.
  • Q2 Non-GAAP EPS forecasted at $2.25 at midpoint.
  • Full-year revenue guidance between $101B and $105B.
  • AI-driven infrastructure momentum expected to continue.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consumer revenue declined 19% YoY in Q1 FY26.
  • CSG operating income dropped 16% YoY.
  • Storage segment growth was modest at 6%.
  • Total net income declined 3% YoY.
  • Gross margin slightly decreased from 21.8% to 21.1%.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income