In a move to become more competitive in the market, Dell Technologies (DELL:NYE) recently announced that it would be reducing its workforce by 5 percent. Despite the difficult decision to let go of valued employees, Dell is staying positive about this move, citing the need to shift its workforce to be more agile and effective in the ever-changing tech industry.
The company has also noted that it plans on investing in new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to further its competitive edge. With these investments, Dell is confident that it will be able to improve its operations and better serve its customers.
Dell is not alone in its decision to lay off workers in order to remain competitive in the industry. Other tech giants like Apple (AAPL:NSD) and Microsoft (MSFT:NSD) have also announced layoffs recently, with Apple’s layoffs numbering much larger than Dell’s.
The move has been met with mixed responses, with some applauding Dell for making the difficult decision to stay competitive in the market, while others are critical of the decision to cut jobs while continuing to invest in more advanced technologies.
Amid the backlash, Dell has said that it has invested in job retraining programs to help its former employees find new employment. It has also promised to provide severance packages for those who have been laid off.
In the end, it is clear that Dell’s decision to reduce its workforce was not taken lightly. The company is confident that it will be able to stay competitive in the market and continue to offer its customers the best products and services possible.
DELL Stock Price Analysis:
Based on the Dell stock forecasts from 15 analysts, the average analyst target price for Dell Technologies Inc is USD 52.67 over the next 12 months. Dell Technologies Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Dell Technologies Inc is Slightly Bullish, which is based on 7 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Dell stock price was USD 42.24. Dell stock price has changed by +4.79% over the past week, +3.35% over the past month, and -28.09% over the last year.
Company Profile:
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports various comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG).
The company was formerly known as Denali Holding Inc. and changed its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Dell Technologies Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
