Dell (DELL : news, chart, profile ) said earlier this month it expects first-quarter earnings of 33 cents a share, on revenue of $14.2 billion for the first quarter, down from a previous forecast of 36 cents to 38 cents a share and revenue between $14.2 billion and $14.6 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call expect Dell to post earnings of 33 cents a share, on $14.2 billion in revenue. See earnings preview.