SL SPV-2, L.P., a limited partnership affiliated with Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., completed a substantial reduction in its Dell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) Class C Common Stock holding on June 4, 2026. The entity disposed of 83,742 shares, realizing proceeds of approximately $35,552,727. The execution of these sales took place at prices ranging from $421.85 to $430.11 per share.
The timing of this liquidation coincides with a period of volatility for Dell stock. At the time of the transaction, shares were trading at $400.77, reflecting a 7.9% decline over the previous week. Despite this short-term pullback, the stock has demonstrated significant long-term strength, delivering a 256% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, Dell is currently trading above its Fair Value estimate, positioning it among the most overvalued stocks in the market. Investors interested in deeper valuation metrics can access Dell’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, part of a collection of over 1,400 reports designed to translate complex Wall Street data into actionable intelligence.
Structurally, the transaction was indirect. The shares were held through SL SPV-2, L.P., whose general partner is SLTA SPV-2, L.P. SLTA SPV-2 (GP), L.L.C. serves as the general partner for SLTA SPV-2, L.P., with Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. acting as the managing member of SLTA SPV-2 (GP), L.L.C. Egon Durban, a director of Dell Technologies and Co-CEO and Managing Member of Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., is linked to the reporting entities. All reporting persons, including Mr. Durban, may be deemed directors by deputization of Dell Technologies.
Concurrent with the sales, certain reporting persons converted Dell’s Class B Common Stock into an equal number of Class C Common Stock. Additionally, in-kind distributions of Class C Common Stock were initiated to various affiliates and individuals, including Mr. Durban, on the same date. The receipt of these distributed shares was exempt from reporting. Following these transactions, SL SPV-2, L.P. holds no Class C Common Stock from these specific holdings, having also disposed of 22,545 shares through an in-kind distribution on the same day. Other Silver Lake affiliates and Mr. Durban continue to hold Dell Technologies Class C Common Stock directly and indirectly. For instance, Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. holds 7,501 shares, and Mr. Durban directly holds 1,313,489 shares.
The divestiture comes shortly after Dell Technologies reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results that surpassed market expectations. Total revenue reached $43.8 billion, representing an 88% increase year-over-year. Earnings per share were reported at $4.86, significantly higher than the anticipated $3 range. The Infrastructure Solutions Group saw a remarkable 181% year-over-year revenue growth, while the Client Solutions Group experienced a 17% increase.
Following these results, several firms adjusted their price targets for Dell. Goldman Sachs and Bernstein both raised their price targets to $500, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a Buy rating and Bernstein an Outperform rating. Mizuho also increased its price target to $500, citing Dell’s strong positioning in the AI market. Truist Securities raised its price target to $360, maintaining a Hold rating, while Morgan Stanley upgraded Dell from Underweight to Equalweight, raising its price target to $448. Morgan Stanley highlighted Dell’s effective management of the semiconductor supply chain shortage and its strategic execution across various business lines.