Dell's AI Server Backlog Dwarfs Its Valuation Premium Over Server Rivals
Dell's AI server business doubled revenue to $16.4B in Q2 with a $95B backlog, but a 460-basis-point margin drop raises questions about profit leverage.
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Dell's AI server business doubled revenue to $16.4B in Q2 with a $95B backlog, but a 460-basis-point margin drop raises questions about profit leverage.
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