RBC Initiates Dell With Outperform on AI Infrastructure Upside
Sep 11, 2026, 2:31 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The stock jumped about 10% on the coverage initiation, signaling near-term upside potential tied to AI demand catalysts and the prospect of multiple expansion as backlog execution progresses.
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RBC's Outperform rating and $640 target on Dell underscore a favorable view of AI infrastructure demand, highlighted by a $95B unfilled server backlog and $16.4B in Q2 AI servers. Dell's Nvidia GPU ties and robust supply chain support its AI-infra stack, with full-year guidance raised to $192B. If AI demand sustains, Dell could see continued earnings upside and multiple expansion over the coming years.
RBC starts coverage on Dell with Outperform and a $640 target.
Dell stock rose ~10% on Friday after the note.
Backlog tops $95B; Dell has strong Nvidia GPU ties supporting AI demand.
Q2 AI servers sales were about $16.4B; full-year revenue guidance raised to $192B.
Dell's supply chain moat and AI infra offering cited by RBC.
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