All right, so tech stocks are like, super hot right now, and Dell (ticker symbol DELL) is totally in the spotlight. Everyone's excited about AI, and that's driving Dell's stock price way up. But should you buy it? Let's figure it out!

The AI Hype

Dell's stock has been on a wild ride, up a whopping 213% in the past year! This is all thanks to the buzz around their new AI servers. These super-powered machines use fancy Nvidia chips and are supposed to change how data centers work, which would be great for Dell's business. But is it all just talk, or is there something real here?

The Reality Check

Morningstar equity analyst William Kerwin provides a reality check. While AI servers are indeed a growth driver, they constitute less than 2% of Dell's sales. These GPU-enabled servers cater to businesses hosting smaller AI-based tools within their data centers—not the heavy hitters like OpenAI. Moreover, the high cost of GPU chips eats into Dell's margins.

The Bottom Line

One analyst, Kerwin, thinks Dell's stock is only worth around $55, which is way less than its price right now. So, even though everyone's excited about AI, they might be getting a little carried away about how much money it'll make Dell. Keep an eye on Dell, but maybe hold off on buying for now.

Personal Take

As an investor, I've learned that hype can be intoxicating. But it's essential to separate the noise from the substance. Dell's AI journey is intriguing, but let's not forget the fundamentals. Perhaps it's time to balance excitement with a dose of skepticism.

Dell Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer or Information Technology products and services based out of Round Rock Texas. I recent number of service plan deals on the corporate level have allowed the company to expand its earnings and gotten the attention of investors. The company has a market cap of 32.09 Billion with a recent new 52-week high price of $17.15 a share. Still not offering a dividend, the company once known for growth might be a growth company once-again.

Dell's Acquisition of Compellent Technologies for $800 million

In February 2011, Dell successfully completed its acquisition of Compellent Technologies, Inc. Compellent is a leading provider of innovative storage solutions on the web with automated data management capabilities. The shareholders of Compellent also agreed on the terms of the acquisition during a stakeholders meeting.