UPDATE—Aug. 29, 2024: This article has been updated to reflect more recent share price information.

Dell Technologies (DELL) is set to report second-quarter results for its fiscal 2025 after the bell on Thursday, with investors likely watching for margin improvements and any updates on the company's position in the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:artificial intelligence (AI) server market.

Analysts project revenue to grow to $24.18 billion from $22.93 billion reported the year prior, according to estimates compiled by Visible Alpha. Net income is expected to be $871.01 million, or $1.15 per share, gaining from the year-ago period, but falling sequentially.

Key Metrics: Operating Margins in Focus

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Business Spotlight: AI Server Opportunity

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Bank of America analysts said last week that "although AI server deals remain lumpy (size & timing)," Dell's management "remains confident in the pipeline and focused on balancing orders, backlog, and shipments growth," a positive indicator for the company's AI opportunity.

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Dell shares were little changed in Thursday afternoon trading, ahead of the company's earnings release. The stock has gained about 46% from the start of the year.