The computer maker also expects a "modest decline" in gross margins, however, due to higher component costs and a competitive pricing environment, Chief Financial Officer Brian Gladden said in a statement. Gross margins provide a measure of how profitable a company is after its costs of doing business.

Demand for Dell’s products and services seems to have stabilized from this time last year, the company said, but the demand varies significantly by customer segment and geography.

“We continue to believe that customers are deferring IT purchases, and that we will see demand return to more typical levels at some point,” Gladden said in the statement.

Dell's shares on the Nasdaq fell about 4 percent in after-hours trading, to $12.55.

The announcement came ahead of Dell's analyst conference to be held on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.