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SMCI·Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$29.00
Open
$28.30
Market Cap
18.48B
52W High
$62.36
Low
$27.91
P. Close
$28.33
P/E
14.82
52W Low
$19.48
Fwd P/E
8.93
DailyIQ Est.
$36.85
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
67
BULLISH
Super Micro’s latest expansion of manufacturing sites in Taiwan and the Middle East and its partnership with IBM’s Red Hat to launch Kubernetes Edge AI appliances signal a shift toward higher‑margin AI‑enabled infrastructure, potentially reversing the stock’s recent decline. The new sites increase capacity, which should lift top‑line growth if demand for data‑center building block solutions continues to rise, a trend that could materialize over the next 1–10 trading days. However, the company’s pivot to AI‑driven server solutions is still accompanied by significant cash burn and legal cloud expenses, raising concerns about liquidity and valuation. If SMCI can accelerate the transition to profitable AI offerings while managing its burn, margin expansion could justify a higher valuation. The recent rebound after the global chip sell‑off, which lifted the stock toward key technical levels, suggests that market sentiment is improving, but the rally’s sustainability hinges on whether the price can break the $33.50 resistance. A breach of that resistance would confirm the upside potential identified by analysts and could trigger further buying momentum. Traders should watch capacity utilization at the new sites and the pace of AI appliance sales as indicators of whether the expansion translates into revenue growth. Monitoring cash burn trends and any cost‑control measures will also be critical to assess whether the company can sustain its AI strategy without eroding shareholder value. Additionally, keep an eye on the broader data‑center demand environment, as shifts in enterprise cloud spending could influence SMCI’s top‑line prospects. Overall, the combination of expanded capacity, AI partnership, and a potential breakout at $33.50 creates a short‑term catalyst, but liquidity and execution risk remain key watch items.
Earnings Summary
Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs and delivers high‑performance server and storage solutions, leveraging a modular and open‑standard architecture for global markets. The company’s portfolio spans blade, multi‑node, and rack‑mount systems, complemented by subsystems and services that support enterprise data centers and OEMs. In Q4 2024, SMCI reported revenue of $5.678 billion and EPS of $0.603, beating the $0.59171 estimate, and in Q1 2025 revenue fell to $4.600 billion while EPS of $0.310 narrowly beat the $0.29872 forecast; the following quarter, Q2 2025, saw revenue rise to $5.757 billion but EPS of $0.410 missed the $0.43890 target, and Q3 2025 revenue dropped to $5.018 billion with EPS of $0.350 falling short of the $0.38923 estimate. The most recent two quarters, Q2 2026 and Q3 2026, demonstrate a sharp revenue surge to $12.683 billion and $10.243 billion respectively, with EPS climbing to $0.690 and $0.840, both beating the $0.62264 and $0.62451 estimates, underscoring a strong rebound after a period of volatility. Historically, SMCI’s YoY revenue trajectory has accelerated from $5.018 billion in Q3 2025 to $12.683 billion in Q2 2026, a 152% increase, while EPS grew from $0.350 to $0.690, a 97% jump, reflecting the company’s shift toward higher‑margin AI‑enabled infrastructure. Recent news highlights the expansion of manufacturing sites in Taiwan and the Middle East and a partnership with IBM’s Red Hat to launch Kubernetes‑edge AI appliances, signaling a strategic pivot to AI‑driven solutions that could lift margins; however, the company’s cash burn and export‑control probe introduce liquidity and regulatory risks. Investors should watch for guidance on capacity utilization at the new sites, early revenue impact from the edge AI line, and any updates on the export‑control investigation, as these factors will shape the company’s ability to sustain the recent earnings turnaround and manage dilution concerns.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.22$0.39$0.57$0.75$0.92Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$0.49 - -
Q3'26$0.62$0.84+34.5%
Q2'26$0.62$0.69+10.8%
Q3'25$0.39$0.35-10.1%
Q2'25$0.44$0.41-6.6%
Q1'25$0.30$0.31+3.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.4B$6.0B$8.6B$11.3B$13.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$10.3B - -
Q3'26$12.5B$10.2B-17.8%
Q2'26$12.5B$12.7B+1.8%
Q3'25 - $5.0B -
Q2'25 - $5.8B -
Q1'25 - $4.6B -
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Market Data

SMCI Stock Snapshot

SMCI is currently trading at $28.43, giving Super Micro Computer, Inc. a market cap of 18.48B and a P/E ratio of 14.8. Today's range spans $27.91–$29.00, with shares opening at $28.30 and moving up $0.10 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 67/100.

Over the past year SMCI has traded between $19.48 and $62.36 - the current price is +45.9% off the 52-week low and -54.4% from the high. 28 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $37.25 (range $15.00–$58.00), implying upside of +31.0%.

Volatility for SMCI is compressed - a HOLD signal (50/100) with bullish sentiment (67/100) at $28.43 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) in a large-cap Technology name (18.48B market cap) is the kind of setup where realized volatility undershoots implied. The current P/E ratio stands at 14.8. Annual range: $19.48–$62.36. That compression typically resolves with a sharp directional move - the question is timing and catalyst, not direction, because HOLD signals at this scale don't stay neutral indefinitely.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like SMCI as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 50/100 (HOLD) at $28.43 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (67/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $19.48–$62.36 annual range rather than a directional bet.