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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) reported strong fiscal Q2 2025 results, with revenue up 9% year-over-year to $25.0 billion. The company's Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) achieved record revenue of $11.6 billion, up 38%, driven by an 80% increase in servers and networking revenue to $7.7 billion. Client Solutions Group (CSG) revenue declined 4% to $12.4 billion. Diluted earnings per share rose 86% to $1.17, while non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 9% to $1.89. Dell's AI-optimized server demand reached $3.2 billion, up 23% sequentially, with a backlog of $3.8 billion. The company returned $1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre fiscale del 2025, con un aumento del fatturato del 9% rispetto all'anno precedente, per un totale di 25,0 miliardi di dollari. Il Gruppo Soluzioni Infrastrutturali (ISG) ha raggiunto un fatturato record di 11,6 miliardi di dollari, in crescita del 38%, trainato da un aumento dell'80% nel fatturato di server e networking che ha toccato 7,7 miliardi di dollari. Il fatturato del Gruppo Soluzioni Clienti (CSG) è diminuito del 4% a 12,4 miliardi di dollari. L'utile per azione diluito è aumentato dell'86% a 1,17 dollari, mentre l'EPS diluito non GAAP è cresciuto del 9% a 1,89 dollari. La domanda di server ottimizzati per l'AI di Dell ha raggiunto 3,2 miliardi di dollari, un aumento del 23% rispetto al trimestre precedente, con un portafoglio ordini di 3,8 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda ha restituito 1 miliardo di dollari agli azionisti attraverso riacquisti di azioni e dividendi.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) reportó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre fiscal de 2025, con un aumento del 9% en los ingresos interanuales, alcanzando 25.0 mil millones de dólares. El Grupo de Soluciones de Infraestructura (ISG) logró un ingreso récord de 11.6 mil millones de dólares, un incremento del 38%, impulsado por un aumento del 80% en los ingresos de servidores y redes, que alcanzaron 7.7 mil millones de dólares. Los ingresos del Grupo de Soluciones para Clientes (CSG) disminuyeron un 4% a 12.4 mil millones de dólares. Las ganancias por acción diluidas subieron un 86% a 1.17 dólares, mientras que las EPS diluidas no GAAP aumentaron un 9% a 1.89 dólares. La demanda de servidores optimizados para IA de Dell alcanzó 3.2 mil millones de dólares, un incremento del 23% respecto al trimestre anterior, con una cartera de pedidos de 3.8 mil millones de dólares. La empresa devolvió 1 mil millones de dólares a los accionistas a través de recompras de acciones y dividendos.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL)는 2025 회계 연도 2분기 연간 매출이 9% 증가하여 250억 달러에 달하는 강력한 실적을 발표했습니다. 회사의 인프라 솔루션 그룹(ISG)은 기록적인 매출 116억 달러를 달성했으며, 이는 38% 증가한 수치로 서버 및 네트워킹 매출이 80% 증가하여 77억 달러에 이릅니다. 클라이언트 솔루션 그룹(CSG)의 매출은 4% 감소하여 124억 달러에 달했습니다. 희석 주당 순이익은 86% 증가하여 1.17 달러에 달했으며, 비GAAP 희석 EPS는 9% 증가하여 1.89 달러에 도달했습니다. Dell의 AI 최적화 서버 수요는 전 분기 대비 23% 증가한 32억 달러에 달했으며, 수주 잔고는 38억 달러에 달합니다. 회사는 주식 매입 및 배당금을 통해 주주에게 10억 달러를 반환했습니다.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre fiscal 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires en hausse de 9 % par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 25,0 milliards de dollars. Le Groupe des Solutions d'Infrastructure (ISG) a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires record de 11,6 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 38 %, soutenu par une augmentation de 80 % des revenus provenant des serveurs et du réseau, atteignant 7,7 milliards de dollars. Les revenus du Groupe des Solutions Client (CSG) ont diminué de 4 % pour atteindre 12,4 milliards de dollars. Le bénéfice par action dilué a augmenté de 86 % pour atteindre 1,17 dollar, tandis que l'EPS dilué hors GAAP a augmenté de 9 % pour atteindre 1,89 dollar. La demande de serveurs optimisés pour l'IA de Dell a atteint 3,2 milliards de dollars, soit une augmentation de 23 % par rapport au trimestre précédent, avec un carnet de commandes de 3,8 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise a retourné 1 milliard de dollars à ses actionnaires par le biais de rachats d'actions et de dividendes.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) hat im zweiten Geschäftsquartal 2025 starke Ergebnisse gemeldet, mit einem Umsatzwachstum von 9% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr auf 25,0 Milliarden Dollar. Die Infrastruktur Solutions Group (ISG) erzielte einen Rekordumsatz von 11,6 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 38% entspricht, unterstützt durch einen Anstieg der Server- und Netzwerkumsätze um 80% auf 7,7 Milliarden Dollar. Der Umsatz der Client Solutions Group (CSG) sank um 4% auf 12,4 Milliarden Dollar. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie stieg um 86% auf 1,17 Dollar, während der nicht-GAAP verwässerte EPS um 9% auf 1,89 Dollar anstieg. Die Nachfrage nach AI-optimierten Servern von Dell erreichte 3,2 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 23% im Vergleich zum vorherigen Quartal entspricht, mit einem Auftragsbestand von 3,8 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen gab 1 Milliarde Dollar an die Aktionäre durch Aktienrückkäufe und Dividenden zurück.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $25.0 billion
  • Record ISG revenue of $11.6 billion, up 38% year-over-year
  • Servers and networking revenue up 80% to $7.7 billion
  • Diluted EPS rose 86% to $1.17
  • AI-optimized server demand reached $3.2 billion, up 23% sequentially
  • $1 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
Negative
  • CSG revenue declined 4% year-over-year to $12.4 billion
  • Storage revenue down 5% to $4.0 billion
  • Consumer revenue decreased 22% to $1.9 billion
  • Cash flow from operations decreased 58% to $1.3 billion

Dell's Q2 FY2025 results demonstrate strong performance, particularly in the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG). Revenue increased 9% year-over-year to $25.0 billion, with ISG revenue up 38% to a record $11.6 billion. The standout performer was servers and networking, growing 80% to $7.7 billion, driven by AI-optimized server demand.

However, the Client Solutions Group (CSG) saw a 4% decline in revenue. Despite this, diluted EPS grew 86% to $1.17 and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased 9% to $1.89. The company's focus on AI solutions is paying off, with AI-optimized server demand reaching $3.2 billion in Q2 and a substantial backlog of $3.8 billion.

While cash flow from operations decreased, Dell returned $1 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, maintaining a strong balance sheet with $6.0 billion in cash and investments. This positions Dell well for future growth, especially in the AI sector.

Dell's Q2 results underscore the company's strategic pivot towards AI-driven solutions. The 80% growth in servers and networking revenue signals Dell's strong positioning in the AI infrastructure market. With AI-optimized server demand reaching $3.2 billion and a growing pipeline, Dell is capitalizing on the AI boom.

However, the 4% decline in CSG revenue highlights the ongoing challenges in the PC market. The flat commercial client revenue suggests a potential stabilization, but consumer segment's 22% drop indicates persistent weakness in that area.

Dell's ability to maintain profitability despite these headwinds is commendable. The company's focus on high-margin AI solutions could drive future growth, but it must navigate the transition carefully to offset potential further declines in its traditional PC business. The $3.8 billion AI server backlog presents both an opportunity and a challenge, as Dell will need to ramp up production to meet demand.

News summary

  • Second quarter revenue of $25.0 billion, up 9% year over year
  • Record Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue of $11.6 billion, up 38% year over year, with record servers and networking revenue of $7.7 billion, up 80%
  • Client Solutions Group (CSG) revenue of $12.4 billion, down 4% year over year, with commercial client revenue flat at $10.6 billion
  • Diluted earnings per share of $1.17, up 86% year over year, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.89, up 9%

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter. Revenue was $25.0 billion, up 9% year over year. Operating income was $1.3 billion and non-GAAP operating income was $2.0 billion, up 15% and 3% year over year, respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $1.17, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.89, up 86% and 9% year over year, respectively.

"In Q2 our combined ISG and CSG revenue was $24.1 billion, up 12% year over year, positioning us well for the second half of the year and beyond," said Yvonne McGill, chief financial officer, Dell Technologies. "Our momentum in ISG is a significant tailwind, with record ISG revenue of $11.6 billion, up 38% year over year."

Cash flow from operations was $1.3 billion. Dell returned $1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends and ended the quarter with $6.0 billion in cash and investments.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results


Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)













Net revenue

$         25,026


$          22,934


9 %


$         47,270


$          43,856


8 %

Operating income

$           1,342


$            1,165


15 %


$           2,262


$            2,234


1 %

Net income

$              841


$               455


85 %


$           1,796


$            1,033


74 %

Change in cash from operating activities

$           1,340


$            3,214


(58) %


$           2,383


$            4,991


(52) %

Earnings per share - diluted

$             1.17


$              0.63


86 %


$             2.49


$              1.42


75 %













Non-GAAP operating income

$           2,034


$            1,977


3 %


$           3,508


$            3,575


(2) %

Non-GAAP net income

$           1,371


$            1,283


7 %


$           2,294


$            2,246


2 %

Adjusted free cash flow

$           1,284


$            3,050


(58) %


$           1,907


$            3,737


(49) %

Non-GAAP earnings per share - diluted

$             1.89


$              1.74


9 %


$             3.16


$              3.05


4 %

Information about Dell Technologies' use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. All comparisons in this press release are year-over-year unless otherwise noted.

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) delivered record second quarter revenue of $11.6 billion, up 38% year over year. Servers and networking revenue was a record $7.7 billion, up 80%, with demand growth across AI and traditional servers. Storage revenue was $4.0 billion, down 5%. Operating income was $1.3 billion.

"Our AI momentum accelerated in Q2, and we've seen an increase in the number of enterprise customers buying AI solutions each quarter," said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. "AI-optimized server demand was $3.2 billion, up 23% sequentially, and $5.8 billion year to date. Backlog was $3.8 billion, and our pipeline has grown to several multiples of our backlog."

Client Solutions Group (CSG) delivered second quarter revenue of $12.4 billion, down 4% year over year. Commercial client revenue was flat at $10.6 billion, and Consumer revenue was $1.9 billion, down 22%. Operating income was $767 million.

Operating Segments Results


Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


(in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):












Net revenue:












Servers and networking

$         7,672


$       4,274


80 %


$   13,138


$     8,111


62 %

Storage

3,974


4,187


(5) %


7,735


7,943


(3) %

Total ISG net revenue

$       11,646


$       8,461


38 %


$   20,873


$   16,054


30 %













Operating Income:












ISG operating income

$         1,284


$       1,049


22 %


$      2,020


$     1,789


13 %

% of ISG net revenue

11.0 %


12.4 %




9.7 %


11.1 %



% of total reportable segment operating income

63 %


52 %




57 %


49 %















Client Solutions Group (CSG):












Net revenue:












Commercial

$       10,556


$    10,554


— %


$   20,710


$   20,416


1 %

Consumer

1,858


2,388


(22) %


3,671


4,509


(19) %

Total CSG net revenue

$       12,414


$    12,942


(4) %


$   24,381


$   24,925


(2) %













Operating Income:












CSG operating income

$            767


$          969


(21) %


$      1,499


$     1,861


(19) %

% of CSG net revenue

6.2 %


7.5 %




6.1 %


7.5 %



% of total reportable segment operating income

37 %


48 %




43 %


51 %



 

Conference call information
As previously announced, the company will hold a conference call to discuss its performance and financial guidance on August 29 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. Prior to the start of the conference call, prepared remarks and a presentation containing additional financial and operating information prior to financial guidance may be downloaded from investors.delltechnologies.com. The conference call will be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed at https://investors.delltechnologies.com/news-events/upcoming-events

For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, the final remarks and presentation with financial guidance will be available following the broadcast, and an archived version will be available at the same location for one year.

About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.

Copyright © 2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC and Dell EMC are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release presents information about non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. – diluted, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided in the attached tables for each of the fiscal periods indicated.

Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and are based on Dell Technologies' current expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by such forward-looking words as "anticipate," "believe," "confidence," "could," "estimate," "expect," "guidance," "intend," "may," "objective," "outlook," "plan," "project," "possible," "potential," "should," "will" and "would," or similar words or expressions that refer to future events or outcomes.

Dell Technologies' results or events in future periods could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements because of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that include, but are not limited to, the following: adverse global economic conditions and instability in financial markets; competitive pressures; Dell Technologies' reliance on third-party suppliers for products and components, including reliance on single-source or limited-source suppliers; Dell Technologies' ability to achieve favorable pricing from its vendors; Dell Technologies' execution of its strategy; social and ethical issues relating to the use of new and evolving technologies; Dell Technologies' ability to manage solutions and products and services transitions in an effective manner; Dell Technologies' ability to deliver high-quality products, software, and services; cyber attacks or other data security incidents; Dell Technologies' ability to successfully execute on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures or cost savings measures; Dell Technologies' foreign operations and ability to generate substantial non-U.S. net revenue; Dell Technologies' product, services, customer, and geographic sales mix, and seasonal sales trends; the performance of Dell Technologies' sales channel partners; access to the capital markets by Dell Technologies or its customers; material impairment of the value of goodwill or intangible assets; adverse economic conditions and the effect of additional regulation on Dell Technologies' financial services activities; counterparty default risks; the loss by Dell Technologies of any contracts for ISG services and solutions and its ability to perform such contracts at their estimated costs; loss by Dell Technologies of government contracts; Dell Technologies' ability to develop and protect its proprietary intellectual property or obtain licenses to intellectual property developed by others on commercially reasonable and competitive terms; disruptions in Dell Technologies' infrastructure; Dell Technologies' ability to hedge effectively its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; expiration of tax holidays or favorable tax rate structures, or unfavorable outcomes in tax audits and other tax compliance matters; impairment of portfolio investments; unfavorable results of legal proceedings; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations; compliance requirements of changing environmental and safety laws, human rights laws, or other laws; the effect of armed hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters, or public health issues; the effect of global climate change and legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change; Dell Technologies' dependence on the services of Michael Dell and key employees; Dell Technologies' level of indebtedness; and business and financial factors and legal restrictions affecting continuation of Dell Technologies' quarterly cash dividend policy and dividend rate.

This list of risks, uncertainties, and other factors is not complete. Dell Technologies discusses some of these matters more fully, as well as certain risk factors that could affect Dell Technologies' business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, in its reports filed with the SEC, including Dell Technologies' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2024, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. These filings are available for review through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Any or all forward-looking statements Dell Technologies makes may turn out to be wrong and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions Dell Technologies might make or by known or unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those identified in this press release. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this press release, which speak only as of its date. Dell Technologies does not undertake to update, and expressly disclaims any duty to update, its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of circumstances or events that arise after the date they are made, new information, or otherwise.

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Related Financial Highlights

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change

Net revenue:












Products

$ 18,954


$ 16,935


12 %


$ 35,081


$ 31,971


10 %

Services

6,072


5,999


1 %


12,189


11,885


3 %

Total net revenue

25,026


22,934


9 %


47,270


43,856


8 %

Cost of net revenue:












Products

16,079


14,002


15 %


29,845


26,377


13 %

Services

3,636


3,545


3 %


7,308


7,074


3 %

Total cost of net revenue

19,715


17,547


12 %


37,153


33,451


11 %

Gross margin

5,311


5,387


(1) %


10,117


10,405


(3) %

Operating expenses:












Selling, general, and administrative

3,189


3,517


(9) %


6,312


6,778


(7) %

Research and development

780


705


11 %


1,543


1,393


11 %

Total operating expenses

3,969


4,222


(6) %


7,855


8,171


(4) %

Operating income

1,342


1,165


15 %


2,262


2,234


1 %

Interest and other, net

(353)


(451)


22 %


(726)


(815)


11 %

Income before income taxes

989


714


39 %


1,536


1,419


8 %

Income tax expense (benefit)

148


259


(43) %


(260)


386


(167) %

Net income

841


455


85 %


1,796


1,033


74 %

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling
interests

(5)


(7)


29 %


(10)


(12)


17 %

Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.

$       846


$       462


83 %


$   1,806


$   1,045


73 %













Percentage of Total Net Revenue:












Gross margin

21.2 %


23.5 %




21.4 %


23.7 %



Selling, general, and administrative

12.7 %


15.3 %




13.3 %


15.4 %



Research and development

3.1 %


3.1 %




3.3 %


3.2 %



Operating expenses

15.8 %


18.4 %




16.6 %


18.6 %



Operating income

5.4 %


5.1 %




4.8 %


5.1 %



Income before income taxes

4.0 %


3.1 %




3.2 %


3.2 %



Net income

3.4 %


2.0 %




3.8 %


2.4 %



Income tax rate

15.0 %


36.3 %




(16.9) %


27.2 %















Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(in millions; unaudited)



August 2, 2024


February 2, 2024

ASSETS

Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$                           4,550


$                           7,366

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $78 and $71

11,391


9,343

Short-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $79 and $79

4,968


4,643

Inventories

5,953


3,622

Other current assets

10,681


10,973

Total current assets

37,543


35,947

Property, plant, and equipment, net

6,300


6,432

Long-term investments

1,302


1,316

Long-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $87 and $91

6,124


5,877

Goodwill

19,654


19,700

Intangible assets, net

5,374


5,701

Other non-current assets

6,390


7,116

Total assets

$                         82,687


$                         82,089





LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:




Short-term debt

$                           6,711


$                           6,982

Accounts payable

24,095


19,389

Accrued and other

6,374


6,805

Short-term deferred revenue

14,853


15,318

Total current liabilities

52,033


48,494

Long-term debt

17,811


19,012

Long-term deferred revenue

12,859


13,827

Other non-current liabilities

2,781


3,065

Total liabilities

85,484


84,398

Stockholders' equity (deficit):




Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)

(2,894)


(2,404)

Non-controlling interests

97


95

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

(2,797)


(2,309)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$                         82,687


$                         82,089

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions; unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:








Net income

$                  841


$                  455


$              1,796


$              1,033

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:

499


2,759


587


3,958

Change in cash from operating activities

1,340


3,214


2,383


4,991

Cash flows from investing activities:








Purchases of investments

(25)


(98)


(64)


(113)

Maturities and sales of investments

97


108


216


127

Capital expenditures and capitalized software
development costs

(682)


(624)


(1,278)


(1,325)

Other

53


9


113


22

Change in cash from investing activities

(557)


(605)


(1,013)


(1,289)

Cash flows from financing activities:








Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

1


2


1


4

Repurchases of common stock

(725)


(260)


(1,425)


(500)

Repurchases of common stock for employee tax
withholdings

(14)


(6)


(535)


(312)

Payments of dividends and dividend equivalents

(316)


(269)


(652)


(545)

Proceeds from debt

1,941


2,134


4,933


4,655

Repayments of debt

(2,917)


(3,384)


(6,394)


(7,082)

Debt-related costs and other, net

(2)


(44)


(37)


(49)

Change in cash from financing activities

(2,032)


(1,827)


(4,109)


(3,829)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents,
and restricted cash

(42)


(59)


(97)


(117)

Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(1,291)


723


(2,836)


(244)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of
the period

5,962


7,927


7,507


8,894

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the
period

$               4,671


$               8,650


$              4,671


$              8,650

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Segment Information

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG):












Net revenue:












Servers and networking

$      7,672


$      4,274


80 %


$   13,138


$    8,111


62 %

Storage

3,974


4,187


(5) %


7,735


7,943


(3) %

Total ISG net revenue

$   11,646


$      8,461


38 %


$   20,873


$ 16,054


30 %













Operating Income:












ISG operating income

$      1,284


$      1,049


22 %


$     2,020


$    1,789


13 %

% of ISG net revenue

11.0 %


12.4 %




9.7 %


11.1 %



% of total reportable segment operating income

63 %


52 %




57 %


49 %















Client Solutions Group (CSG):












Net revenue:












Commercial

$   10,556


$    10,554


— %


$   20,710


$ 20,416


1 %

Consumer

1,858


2,388


(22) %


3,671


4,509


(19) %

Total CSG net revenue

$   12,414


$    12,942


(4) %


$   24,381


$ 24,925


(2) %













Operating Income:












CSG operating income

$         767


$         969


(21) %


$     1,499


$    1,861


(19) %

% of CSG net revenue

6.2 %


7.5 %




6.1 %


7.5 %



% of total reportable segment operating income

37 %


48 %




43 %


51 %















Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Segment Information

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)



Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended


August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023


August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023

Reconciliation to consolidated net revenue:








Reportable segment net revenue

$              24,060


$              21,403


$           45,254


$           40,979

Other businesses (a)

966


1,528


2,015


2,871

Unallocated transactions (b)


3


1


6

Total consolidated net revenue

$              25,026


$              22,934


$           47,270


$           43,856









Reconciliation to consolidated operating income:








Reportable segment operating income

$                 2,051


$                 2,018


$             3,519


$             3,650

Other businesses (a)

(17)


(44)


(11)


(80)

Unallocated transactions (b)


3



5

Amortization of intangibles (c)

(168)


(213)


(336)


(416)

Stock-based compensation expense (d)

(191)


(223)


(401)


(448)

Other corporate expenses (e)

(333)


(376)


(509)


(477)

Total consolidated operating income

$                 1,342


$                 1,165


$             2,262


$             2,234

 

_________________

(a)

Other businesses consists of: 1) Dell's resale of standalone VMware, Inc. products and services, "VMware Resale," 2) Secureworks, and 3) Virtustream, and do not meet the requirements for a reportable segment, either individually or collectively.

(b)

Unallocated transactions includes other corporate items that are not allocated to Dell Technologies' reportable segments.

(c)

Amortization of intangibles includes non-cash purchase accounting adjustments that are primarily related to the EMC merger transaction.

(d)

Stock-based compensation expense consists of equity awards granted based on the estimated fair value of those awards at grant date.

(e)

Other corporate expenses consist primarily of severance expenses, payroll taxes associated with stock-based compensation, facility action costs, transaction-related expenses, impairment charges, and incentive charges related to equity investments. Other corporate expenses included $328 million and $364 million of severance expense during the three months ended August 2, 2024 and August 4, 2023, respectively. 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SELECTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

These tables present information about the Company's non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc., non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - diluted, free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures provided as a supplement to the results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). A detailed discussion of Dell Technologies' reasons for including these non-GAAP financial measures, the limitations associated with these measures, the items excluded from these measures, and our reason for excluding those items are presented in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Dell Technologies encourages investors to review the non-GAAP discussion in these reports in conjunction with the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Selected Financial Measures

(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages; unaudited)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023


Change


August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023


Change

Net revenue

$        25,026


$         22,934


9 %


$        47,270


$        43,856


8 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

$          5,464


$           5,536


(1) %


$        10,411


$        10,700


(3) %

% of net revenue

21.8 %


24.1 %




22.0 %


24.4 %



Non-GAAP operating expenses

$          3,430


$           3,559


(4) %


$          6,903


$          7,125


(3) %

% of net revenue

13.7 %


15.5 %




14.6 %


16.2 %



Non-GAAP operating income

$          2,034


$           1,977


3 %


$          3,508


$          3,575


(2) %

% of net revenue

8.1 %


8.6 %




7.4 %


8.2 %



Non-GAAP net income

$          1,371


$           1,283


7 %


$          2,294


$          2,246


2 %

% of net revenue

5.5 %


5.6 %




4.9 %


5.1 %



Non-GAAP earnings per share - diluted

$            1.89


$             1.74


9 %


$            3.16


$            3.05


4 %













Amounts are based on underlying data and may not visually foot due to rounding.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued on next page)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023


Change


August 2, 2024


August 4, 2023


Change

Gross margin

$            5,311


$            5,387


(1) %


$          10,117


$          10,405


(3) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Amortization of intangibles

59


84




119


163



Stock-based compensation expense

38


37




76


75



Other corporate expenses

56


28




99


57



Non-GAAP gross margin

$            5,464


$            5,536


(1) %


$          10,411


$          10,700


(3) %













Operating expenses

$            3,969


$            4,222


(6) %


$            7,855


$            8,171


(4) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Amortization of intangibles

(109)


(129)




(217)


(253)



Stock-based compensation expense

(153)


(186)




(325)


(373)



Other corporate expenses

(277)


(348)




(410)


(420)



Non-GAAP operating expenses

$            3,430


$            3,559


(4) %


$            6,903


$            7,125


(3) %













Operating income

$            1,342


$            1,165


15 %


$            2,262


$            2,234


1 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Amortization of intangibles

168


213




336


416



Stock-based compensation expense

191


223




401


448



Other corporate expenses

333


376




509


477



Non-GAAP operating income

$            2,034


$            1,977


3 %


$            3,508


$            3,575


(2) %













Net income

$                841


$                455


85 %


$            1,796


$            1,033


74 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Amortization of intangibles

168


213




336


416



Stock-based compensation expense

191


223




401


448



Other corporate expenses

329


432




499


530



Fair value adjustments on equity
investments

(5)


29




25


44



Aggregate adjustment for income
taxes (a)

(153)


(69)




(763)


(225)



Non-GAAP net income

$            1,371


$            1,283


7 %


$            2,294


$            2,246


2 %

____________________

(a)   Beginning in Fiscal 2025, our non-GAAP income tax is calculated using a fixed estimated annual tax rate.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited; continued)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change

Earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. —
diluted

$           1.17


$           0.63


86 %


$           2.49


$           1.42


75 %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Amortization of intangibles

0.23


0.29




0.46


0.56



Stock-based compensation expense

0.26


0.30




0.55


0.61



Other corporate expenses

0.46


0.58




0.69


0.72



Fair value adjustments on equity investments

(0.01)


0.04




0.04


0.06



Aggregate adjustment for income taxes (a)

(0.21)


(0.09)




(1.05)


(0.31)



Total non-GAAP adjustments attributable to non-
controlling interests

(0.01)


(0.01)




(0.02)


(0.01)



Non-GAAP earnings per share attributable to Dell
Technologies Inc. — diluted

$           1.89


$           1.74


9 %


$           3.16


$           3.05


4 %

____________________

(a)   Beginning in Fiscal 2025, our non-GAAP income tax is calculated using a fixed estimated annual tax rate.

 

DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Reconciliation of Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in millions, except percentages; unaudited; continued)



Three Months Ended




Six Months Ended




August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change


August 2,
2024


August 4,
2023


Change

Cash flow from operations

$        1,340


$        3,214


(58) %


$         2,383


$         4,991


(52) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Capital expenditures and capitalized software
development costs, net (a)

(636)


(624)




(1,222)


(1,322)



Free cash flow

$            704


$        2,590


(73) %


$         1,161


$         3,669


(68) %













Free cash flow

$            704


$        2,590


(73) %


$         1,161


$         3,669


(68) %

Non-GAAP adjustments:












Financing receivables (b)

487


497




652


130



Equipment under operating leases (c)

93


(37)




94


(62)



Adjusted free cash flow

$        1,284


$        3,050


(58) %


$         1,907


$         3,737


(49) %

____________________

(a)

Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs is net of proceeds from sales of facilities, land, and other assets.

(b)

Financing receivables represent the operating cash flow impact from the change in DFS financing receivables.

(c)

Equipment under operating leases represents the net change of capital expenditures and depreciation expense for DFS leases and contractually embedded leases identified within flexible consumption arrangements.

 

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