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March 5, 2007
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On March 1, computer maker Dell (Nasdaq: DELL ) released fourth-quarter earnings for the period ended Feb. 2.
- The results are preliminary; the second- and third-quarter 10-Qs have yet to be filed because of the ongoing SEC probe into the company's accounting practices. That's the reason you won't see any balance-sheet or cash-flow info below.
- An 18% decline in desktop unit sales contributed to the 5% drop in revenue. Top competitors such as Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) -- which passed Dell in market share last year -- are licking their lips.
- Management expressed disappointment with the results, and newly reinstalled CEO Michael Dell promised to "transform the company."
- Nearly 3,000 investors have rated the stock in Motley Fool CAPS, where it sports a mediocre two stars out of a possible five.
(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
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Q4 2006
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Q4 2005
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Change
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Sales
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$14,402
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$15,183
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(5.1%)
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Net Profit
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$673
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$1,012
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(33.5%)
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EPS
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$0.30
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$0.43
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(30.2%)
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Diluted Shares
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2,251
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2,375
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(5.2%)
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Get back to basics with a look at the income statement.
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