TLDR
- Dell Technologies ($DELL) stock closed at $150.57, down 3.45%.
- CEO Michael Dell sold 6.25 million shares worth over $1 billion.
- Director William D. Green sold 42,736 shares for $6.8 million.
- Both transactions were disclosed via SEC Form 4 filings.
- DELL stock is up 32.56% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500.
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) stock fell 3.45% to $150.57 at the close on October 10, 2025, before slipping another 0.78% to $149.40 in after-hours trading.
The decline followed news of significant insider transactions involving top executives, including CEO Michael S. Dell and Director William D. Green, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
On October 9, 2025, Michael Dell sold 6,253,968 shares of Class C Common Stock at $159.907 per share, totaling approximately $1 billion. Following the sale, he now directly holds 16,158,273 shares, with an additional 1,380,000 shares held indirectly through the Susan Lieberman Dell Separate Property Trust.
Director William Green Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
The SEC filing also revealed that William D. Green, a 10% owner and board member of Dell Technologies, sold 42,736 shares on October 8, 2025, at $160.0 per share, amounting to $6.837 million.
This transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on January 13, 2025, which allows executives to sell shares in compliance with insider trading laws. After the sale, Green continues to directly own 47,619 shares of Dell Technologies.
🔥 BIG BREAKING: 9 insider sales for $DELL have been detected in the past 2 days$DELL
👥 Insiders:
GREEN WILLIAM D (*Director*)
SLTA IV (GP), L.L.C. (*Director, 10% Owner*)
SLTA V (GP), L.L.C. (*Director, 10% Owner*)🔴 Total Shares Sold: 2,062,738 @ avg $148.62
📦 Total… pic.twitter.com/i5Xdqc0XmZ— US Trade Alerts (@TradeAlertsUS) October 10, 2025
These sales come as Dell’s stock continues to trade near its multi-year highs, fueled by robust enterprise demand for AI-driven infrastructure, hybrid cloud solutions, and edge computing technologies.
Market Reaction and Analyst Sentiment
Investors typically monitor insider transactions for potential signals about company performance or valuation. While such sales do not necessarily indicate weakening fundamentals, they often attract attention when they involve large share volumes or top executives.
Despite the recent dip, analysts remain optimistic about Dell’s growth trajectory, citing its strong positioning in the enterprise computing market and expanding AI infrastructure segment. The company’s upcoming quarterly report is expected to shed more light on its profitability outlook and cash flow strength.
Performance Overview: DELL
As of October 10, 2025, Dell Technologies has delivered impressive returns. The year-to-date gain stands at 32.56%, surpassing the S&P 500’s 11.41% rise. Over the past year, DELL has advanced 22.84%, and its three-year return has surged 367.74%, reflecting strong operational execution and investor confidence.
Over a five-year period, DELL has gained 372.16%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 88.45%. Despite short-term pressure from insider sales, Dell Technologies remains one of the most resilient names in the technology hardware and infrastructure sector, driven by its focus on innovation and data-driven enterprise solutions.
