Dell Cuts Price Target to $160 as Q4 AI Shipments Forecast Hits $9.4B
Citi lowered its price target on Dell to $160 from $165, retaining a Buy rating as hardware sector multiples adjust with mixed end-demand ahead of fiscal Q4. Dell projects Q4 revenue of $31–32 billion, forecasts $9.4 billion in AI server shipments and $25 billion for the full year, implying 150% year-over-year growth.
1. Analyst Price Target Adjustment
On February 17, Citi lowered its price target on Dell to $160 from $165, maintaining a Buy rating as broader hardware sector multiples adjust following mixed end-demand commentary ahead of fiscal Q4 earnings.
2. Q4 Revenue and AI Guidance
Dell projects fiscal Q4 revenue of $31–32 billion, expects Infrastructure Solutions and Client Solutions Group revenue to grow about 34% at midpoint, and forecasts $9.4 billion in AI server shipments for the quarter, driven by robust data center demand.
3. Full-Year Outlook and FY27 Confidence
For fiscal 2026, Dell calls for revenue of $111.7 billion, up 17%, and non-GAAP EPS of $9.92, up 22%, while management highlights a growing AI backlog and expanding customer base as drivers for sustained fiscal 2027 growth.