Dell is having its best day since founder Michael Dell brought the company back to the stock market in 2018.
Shares of the PC and server manufacturer surged 30% on Friday to $121.88, after the company posted fiscal fourth-quarter results that beat estimates.
For the latest quarter, Dell reported revenue of $22.32 billion, down 11% from the year-ago quarter but eclipsing the $22.16 billion analysts were expecting, according to LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv.
"The strength of AI server orders, backlog, pipeline, and expanding CSP/enterprise customer base show DELL's AI story is early days and gaining momentum," they wrote.
Wells Fargo, citing Dell's AI strength and dividend increase, hiked its price target to $140 and maintained an overweight rating, while Citi increased its target price to $125 and reiterated a buy rating.
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Dell, Michael Dell, It's, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, — CNBC's Michael Bloom, Ashley Capoot
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Dell, Citi