Dell reports record Q2 revenue of $47B, with AI server backlog reaching $95B

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    "title": "Dell reports record Q2 revenue of $47B, with AI server backlog reaching $95B - KuCoin",
    "excerpt": "Article author and source: Wall Street Journal Dell's second quarter of fiscal year 2027 saw comprehensive growth, with AI server orders reaching a record high; strong on-site demand prompted the company to significantly raise its full-year revenue guidance, revealing the current extreme pressure on the AI supply chain. Wall Street Journal reported that after hours on September 1, Dell announced its second-quarter fiscal year 2027 results ended on July 31. The company reported quarterly revenue of $47 billion, a 58% year-over-year increase and a record high, surpassing the market expectation of $4.48 billion; non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $7.04, up 203% year-over-year and significantly exceeding the market expectation of $4.90. Based on strong performance, Dell has raised its full-year revenue guidance by $25 billion to a midpoint of $192 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 70%; its full-year diluted earnings per share forecast has been raised to $25.50, a year-over-year increase of approximately 150%. The midpoint of its third-quarter revenue guidance is $49 billion, up approximately 80% year-over-year. During the conference call, company management stated that the second half of the year is expected to outperform the first half, with sustained growth momentum across all business lines. In particular, demand for AI servers is accelerating...",
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