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17 Jul 2026, 20:31 UTC · 1h ago
CrowdStrike vs. Dell Technologies: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
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17 Jul 2026, 20:31 UTC · 1h ago
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Dell Technologies secured a $9.7 billion contract with the Pentagon. — A massive government contract provides guaranteed long-term revenue and cements the company's role in critical infrastructure.
+0.60CrowdStrike reported a net loss of nearly $162.5 million for FY 2026, reversing a profit seen in 2024. — A swing from profit to loss in a high-growth software company can trigger valuation concerns and questions about path to profitability.
-0.40CrowdStrike's stock-based compensation accounted for approximately 68% of its operating cash flow. — High SBC levels can dilute shareholders and suggest that free cash flow is being artificially inflated by non-cash expenses.
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Dell reported FY 2026 revenue of nearly $113.5 billion, representing 19% year-over-year growth. — Strong double-digit growth on a massive revenue base indicates continued demand for hardware and data center infrastructure.
CrowdStrike's FY 2026 revenue grew roughly 22% year-over-year to $4.8 billion. — Solid top-line growth demonstrates continued market adoption of its AI-driven cybersecurity platform.
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Strong performance including a massive Pentagon contract, significant net income, and revenue growth.
Positive revenue growth and strategic partnerships, though offset by a reported net loss for FY 2026.
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