The article compares CrowdStrike and Dell Technologies as investment options for 2026. CrowdStrike offers cloud-native cybersecurity growth with 22% revenue growth but trades at a steep 167x forward P/E and faces reputational damage from the July 2024 IT outage. Dell Technologies, trading at a cheaper 21x forward P/E, benefits from massive AI server demand with expected 51% revenue growth and $60 billion in AI server sales projected for FY 2027. The author recommends Dell due to its stronger AI-driven growth trajectory and more attractive valuation despite CrowdStrike's competitive positioning.
Axe note: Dell Technologies' AI-driven growth and valuation edge make it a smarter pick than CrowdStrike for local investors.