Dell Q2 Sales Huge, Profits Lousy

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Too bad HP has been stealing their mkt share!

Boston, you are correct. HP's global distribution model is the envy of the industry. Dell has to continue its work on building non-US channels because that is where the significant growth is.

Has the Dell brand been damaged by selling at Walmart and others? At the discounters your might sell alot more of the lower end laptops which explains the loppy numbers!!!!

As you all say.......I just bought 2 comps...both hp...dell just was not price competitive....I like them but they are just going to have to do better than their good name.

Northstormmen, I don't think so. Dell's dominant customer base has always been enterprise. Q2 FY09 numbers are a testament to the fact that enterprise buying has slowed. Dell was smart to include the likes of WalMart and BestBuy as retail channel outlets.

While Dull is focussing on selling computers it can't make money on, HP continues marching into services, software, and other areas Dell can't touch. Mikey's heading up a one-trick pony which has turned into a nag. But hey, they're going to make another iPod competitor, right??

Dell should gap down and breakaway from the uptrend. It's over. www.weeklyta.blogspot.com

Dell has good tomorrow or it might be taken over.There is a take-over speculation and consolidatin in the sector one way or another in two to three years time.Dell is affected if that happen.

HP is really the class of this segment. Their earnings will not disappoint.

Dell won't be hurt by a stronger dollar like HPQ down the road...could be a good buying opp if it hits $18-20

i would rather trade than invest in Dell because of many uncertainties. there are many companies with more potentials than Dell. I would invest somewhere and trade this stock.