Operating Margin: 8.34%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 8.34% is 40% above its 5-year average of 5.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.54%–9.42%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 14.09% above its 12-month average of 7.31%.
DELL Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
DELL Average Operating Margin Chart
DELL Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
DELL Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
8.34%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
7.31%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
6.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
4.02%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+40.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+107.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
DELL Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) | $265.36B | 8.34% | 7.31% | 6.59% | 5.95% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs › | $259.91B | 38.13% | 21.21% | 9.84% | -15.79% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs › | $259.76B | 35.29% | 34.50% | 40.37% | 41.85% |
| International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs › | $253.60B | 16.36% | 15.67% | 15.18% | 13.52% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs › | $233.52B | 16.20% | 1.92% | -0.61% | -3.16% |
| Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs › | $309.61B | -18.72% | -12.87% | -11.72% | -9.38% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)vs › | $210.34B | 28.33% | 13.84% | 9.96% | 11.03% |
| KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs › | $321.48B | 41.68% | 39.15% | 39.01% | 37.05% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs › | $207.32B | 9.65% | 11.00% | 6.05% | 1.96% |
| Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vs › | $206.00B | 30.78% | 9.07% | 5.53% | 5.22% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
19.2%
Operating Margin
8.3%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The operating margin for DELL stock is 8.34%.
- Is Dell Technologies Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 8.34% is 40% above its 5-year average of 5.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.54%–9.42%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The TTM average operating margin for DELL stock is 7.31%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for DELL stock is 6.59%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for DELL stock is 5.95%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for DELL stock is 4.02%.
DELL Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 8.34% |
| 2026-01-30 | 9.42% |
| 2025-10-31 | 7.85% |
| 2025-08-01 | 5.95% |
| 2025-05-02 | 4.98% |
| 2025-01-31 | 9.07% |
| 2024-11-01 | 6.85% |
| 2024-08-02 | 5.36% |
| 2024-05-03 | 4.34% |
| 2024-01-31 | 6.68% |
| 2023-11-03 | 6.68% |
| 2023-08-04 | 5.08% |
| 2023-05-05 | 5.11% |
| 2023-01-31 | 4.75% |
| 2022-10-28 | 7.13% |
| 2022-07-29 | 4.81% |
| 2022-04-29 | 5.94% |
| 2022-01-31 | 2.54% |
| 2021-10-29 | 3.96% |
| 2021-07-30 | 4.20% |
| 2021-04-30 | 4.37% |
| 2021-01-31 | 8.34% |
| 2020-10-30 | 4.81% |
| 2020-07-31 | 5.00% |
| 2020-05-01 | 3.21% |
| 2020-01-31 | 2.98% |
| 2019-11-01 | 3.66% |
| 2019-08-02 | 2.22% |
| 2019-05-03 | 2.51% |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.39% |
| 2018-11-02 | -1.58% |
| 2018-08-03 | -0.06% |
| 2018-05-04 | -0.72% |
| 2018-01-31 | -1.46% |
| 2017-11-03 | -2.10% |
| 2017-08-04 | -3.41% |
| 2017-05-05 | -7.07% |
| 2017-01-31 | -8.31% |
| 2016-10-28 | -9.31% |
| 2016-07-29 | 0.51% |
| 2016-04-29 | -1.14% |
| 2016-01-31 | -0.21% |
| 2015-10-30 | -0.62% |
| 2015-07-31 | -0.79% |
| 2015-05-01 | -2.48% |
| 2015-01-31 | -1.24% |
| 2014-10-31 | -0.89% |
| 2014-08-01 | 0.23% |
| 2014-05-01 | -0.40% |
About Dell Technologies Inc.
Dell Technologies Inc. is a worldwide technology leader that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and provides support for a broad spectrum of information technology (IT) solutions, products, and services. The company's business activities are structured into three primary segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), the Client Solutions Group (CSG), and VMware. The ISG division focuses on delivering enterprise-grade offerings, including both traditional and next-generation storage solutions, alongside various server configurations such as rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale models. This segment also provides networking products and related services aimed at helping corporate clients modernize their IT infrastructure, enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate critical business applications and processes. Complementary software, peripherals, and extensive support services—encompassing deployment, configuration, and extended warranties—are also part of its portfolio. The CSG segment addresses end-user computing requirements by offering personal computers like desktops, workstations, and notebooks, as well as displays and projectors. It further includes proprietary and third-party software, peripheral devices, and a full suite of support, installation, setup, and extended warranty services. The VMware division specializes in assisting customers with managing intricate IT landscapes, particularly concerning hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, network infrastructure, security protocols, and digital workspaces. Its services enable efficient resource management across private, multi-cloud, and multi-device setups. Furthermore, Dell Technologies offers information security solutions and cloud software, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which empower customers to migrate, operate, and manage mission-critical applications within cloud-based IT environments. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Denali Holding Inc. before officially changing its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Its global headquarters are situated in Round Rock, Texas.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer Hardware
- CEO
- Michael Saul Dell