Dell's financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 reveals a remarkable performance, with revenue soaring to $43.8 billion, marking an impressive 87% year-on-year increase and outstripping market expectations. Despite a slight sequential decline of 2.4 percentage points, the gross margin stood at a respectable 17.8%, still outperforming forecasts. Breaking down the numbers, the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) business generated $29 billion in revenue, with AI server revenue alone reaching $16.1 billion. New orders for AI servers totaled $24.4 billion, and the backlog of orders swelled to a staggering $51.3 billion. Traditional server revenue also experienced a robust rebound, climbing 92% year-on-year to $8.5 billion, while storage business revenue rose 8% year-on-year to $4.3 billion. The Client Solutions Group (CSG) business contributed $14.6 billion in revenue, up 17% year-on-year, with a notable proportion stemming from commercial customers. Looking ahead, Dell anticipates revenue for the upcoming quarter to range between $44 billion and $45 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) projected at $4.5, both surpassing market expectations. The company has also revised its full-year revenue guidance upwards, now expecting it to fall between $165 billion and $169 billion. Overall, Dell's AI business has witnessed explosive growth, its traditional server business has staged a strong comeback, its PC business has performed admirably, and its operational conditions continue to improve.
