Dell Q2 2027: $95 Billion AI Backlog and an Earnings Beat
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A record $95 billion AI server backlog means the next several quarters are already largely spoken for. Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $192 billion.
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Dell Technologies posted adjusted earnings per share of $7.04 for its fiscal second quarter of 2027, well ahead of the consensus estimate as artificial intelligence infrastructure demand accelerated across the business.
AI-Optimized Servers revenue doubled year over year, and record AI server orders in the quarter pushed the ending backlog to a record $95 billion. That backlog effectively pre-funds multiple future quarters of revenue before a single new order is taken.
The strength was not confined to AI hardware. Traditional servers and networking, storage, and the Client Solutions Group all grew, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 12.6% from 7.7% a year earlier.
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Management raised full-year FY27 revenue guidance to $192 billion and guided Q3 FY27 revenue higher, with AI-Optimized Servers carrying the increase. Dell also returned a record $4.3 billion to shareholders in the quarter through repurchases and dividends.
One figure worth monitoring alongside the revenue surge is free cash flow, which declined 47% year over year to $986 million despite the record top line. Capital expenditures rose as the company scales capacity to meet AI demand. Investors will want to track whether backlog conversion lifts cash generation.
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