Summary
Dell Technologies Inc. reported its first quarter fiscal year 2018 results, reflecting significant post-EMC merger integration. Total net revenue surged by 46% year-over-year to $17.8 billion, largely driven by the inclusion of EMC's financials and a notable 136% increase in services revenue. Despite the top-line growth, the company reported a net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. of $1.3 billion for the quarter, a substantial decrease from the $55 million net gain in the prior year period. This loss was primarily due to increased operating expenses, including a significant rise in amortization of intangible assets and purchase accounting adjustments related to the EMC merger, which offset the improved gross margins from the acquired businesses. Key operational segments showed varied performance. The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) experienced robust growth with a 91% increase in net revenue, heavily boosted by the EMC storage acquisition. The Client Solutions Group (CSG) saw a more modest 6% revenue increase, facing component cost inflation. VMware, now a key reportable segment, contributed $1.7 billion in net revenue with a strong 28% operating income margin. Despite the GAAP net loss, non-GAAP metrics painted a more positive picture, with non-GAAP net income from continuing operations increasing by 120% to $581 million, highlighting the company's efforts to present operational performance excluding merger-related impacts.
Financial Highlights
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- 1Total net revenue increased significantly by 46% to $17.8 billion, primarily due to the inclusion of EMC's operations.
- 2Services net revenue saw a substantial increase of 136%, indicating strong growth in the services segment.
- 3The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) revenue grew by 91%, largely driven by the acquisition of EMC's storage business.
- 4VMware emerged as a significant contributor, generating $1.7 billion in net revenue with a strong 28.0% operating income margin.
- 5The company reported a GAAP net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. of $1.3 billion, a significant decline from the prior year's net gain.
- 6Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations showed strong growth, increasing 120% to $581 million, reflecting operational improvements excluding merger-related costs.
- 7Operating expenses increased by 149%, largely due to integration costs and amortization related to the EMC merger.