Dell reported first quarter revenue of $9.5 billion, up 18% over the $8.06 billion reported for the same quarter last year.
The Round Rock, TX-based computer marketer posted operating income of $811 million for the first quarter ended May 2, a 37% increase over the $590 million reported for the same quarter in fiscal 2003. Net income was $598 million, up 31% over the $457 million posted the previous year’s quarter.
Dell worldwide shipments in the quarter ended were up 29% from a year ago, with 40% growth in Asia-Pacific and Japan, and 29% in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.