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Fortune
Sheryl Estrada

How Dell reinvented itself as an AI-server powerhouse — and what its CFO is building next

In this photo illustration, a Dell logo displayed on a smartphone with Artificial Intelligence (AI) design in the background. (Credit: Getty Images)

Good morning. Three years ago, Dell Technologies was watching its traditional PC business contract sharply after a pandemic-era boom, raising fresh questions among analysts about its growth trajectory. Then the AI surge hit—and Dell found itself holding exactly the infrastructure enterprises suddenly couldn’t get enough of.

The numbers tell the story. In fiscal 2026, Dell recorded more than $64 billion in AI-optimized server orders, shipped $25.2 billion worth, and exited the year with a $43 billion backlog as demand accelerated faster than many expected. The company is now guiding for roughly $50 billion in AI server sales in fiscal 2027.

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