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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
$21.50
▲(4.72% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/21/26
The score is primarily driven by strong revenue momentum but meaningfully weaker quality of earnings (sharp margin compression), higher leverage, and volatile cash conversion. Technicals are notably weak with the stock far below major moving averages despite oversold readings. Valuation is a relative support given the low P/E, while the earnings call was mixed: raised revenue outlook and operational initiatives offset by concentration, inventory, and margin risks.
Positive Factors
AI-led Demand & Revenue Momentum
Concentration of demand in AI GPU systems and a record quarter reflect durable structural tailwinds from generative AI and hyperscaler capacity builds. High share of AI workloads implies persistent demand for GPU-optimized platforms, supporting sustained top-line growth and scale advantages in systems integration and engineering.
Higher‑margin DCBBS product expansion
Expanding Data Center Building Block Solutions into multiple subsystems creates a pathway to diversify revenue mix into higher-margin integrated offerings. If realized, >20% gross margin potential and targeted double-digit profit contribution would improve overall profitability and reduce reliance on low-margin commodity servers over the medium term.
Strengthened liquidity & financing access
Established revolving facilities, factoring and multi‑jurisdictional credit lines materially enhance working‑capital capacity to procure components and scale production. Durable financing access reduces short‑term liquidity risk during large build cycles and supports supply‑chain financing for sustained revenue ramps.
Negative Factors
Extreme customer concentration
Very high single‑customer exposure creates structural revenue concentration risk: pricing leverage, order timing, or a contract loss could sharply swing margins and utilization. Over months this undermines predictability, constrains negotiating leverage, and raises dependency risk for capital allocation and production planning.
Sustained margin compression
Sharp, persistent gross margin erosion signals structural cost pressure from mix shifts to low‑margin customer deals, higher freight/expedite costs and component shortages. Sustained lower margins reduce operating leverage benefits from scale and make it harder to fund R&D, manufacturing investments, and margin recovery initiatives over the medium term.
Regulatory & compliance/legal risk
An export‑control indictment and related governance actions create lasting legal, compliance and reputational risk that can impair global sales, supplier relationships and government contracting. Ongoing investigations may lead to restrictions, fines or contract losses, increasing oversight costs and complicating long‑term customer diversification.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Super Micro Computer Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSuper Micro Computer, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures high performance server and storage solutions based on modular and open architecture in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its solutions range from complete server, storage systems, modular blade servers, blades, workstations, full racks, networking devices, server sub-systems, server management software, and security software. The company provides application-optimized server solutions, rackmount and blade servers, storage, and subsystems and accessories; and server software management solutions, such as Server Management Suite, including Supermicro Server Manager, Supermicro Power Management software, Supermicro Update Manager, SuperCloud Composer, and SuperDoctor 5. In addition, it offers server subsystems and accessories comprising server boards, chassis, power supplies, and other accessories. Further, the company provides server and storage system integration, configuration, and software upgrade and update services; and technical documentation services, as well as identifies service requirements, creates and executes project plans, and conducts verification testing and technical documentation, and training services. Additionally, it offers help desk and on-site product support services for its server and storage systems; and customer support services, including ongoing maintenance and technical support for its products. The company provides its products to enterprise data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G and edge computing markets. It sells its products through direct and indirect sales force, distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
How the Company Makes MoneySupermicro primarily makes money by selling hardware systems and related solutions, with revenue recognized from the delivery of configured server and storage platforms and associated components to customers such as hyperscale/cloud providers, enterprises, and integrators. Key revenue streams include: (1) Server and compute systems: sales of rackmount servers, multi-node systems, blade systems, and GPU-optimized/accelerated platforms used for AI training/inference and high-performance computing; these systems are typically configured-to-order using CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage devices, and networking components sourced from suppliers. (2) Storage and data infrastructure: sales of storage servers, JBOD/expansion systems, and platforms designed for software-defined storage and high-capacity deployments. (3) Rack-scale and integrated solutions: higher-level solutions that can include full racks, clusters, and data-center building blocks (often incorporating power and thermal design considerations), sold as integrated deployments rather than single servers. (4) Software, support, and services: service revenues such as support contracts, maintenance/warranty-related services, and professional services tied to system deployment and lifecycle needs (to the extent offered in a given contract). Supermicro’s earnings are influenced by its ability to deliver rapidly updated platforms aligned with new CPU/GPU generations and to supply and integrate key components from major semiconductor and hardware ecosystems; it captures value through system design, engineering, manufacturing/assembly, integration, and logistics, rather than by producing the underlying chips. Significant factors that can contribute to revenue performance include demand cycles for data-center expansion (especially AI infrastructure), design wins and volume orders from large customers, and the company’s relationships across the server-component supply chain (e.g., CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and networking vendors) that enable it to offer validated configurations and bring new platforms to market quickly. Specific partnership terms, customer concentration figures, and segment revenue breakdowns: null.

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Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Chart InsightsSuper Micro Computer's revenue in the United States surged significantly in 2024, followed by a decline in 2025, while Europe and Asia saw substantial growth in 2025. The earnings call highlights a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth, with a $13 billion backlog in NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra orders and aggressive global expansion. Despite a 15% drop in Q1 revenue and margin pressures, the company remains optimistic, raising its fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance to at least $36 billion, indicating confidence in its AI infrastructure solutions and global market positioning.
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Super Micro Computer Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 03, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveys a mix of very strong top-line momentum and strategic progress (record revenue, rapid AI/GPU demand, DCBBS product expansion, EPS and operating leverage outperformance, improved cash conversion and expanded financing) alongside material near-term challenges (sharp gross margin compression, single-customer concentration, large inventory build, supply-chain constraints and regional concentration). Management is guiding conservatively on full-year revenue while projecting sequential margin improvement and significant long-term upside from DCBBS and DFM initiatives. Overall, the strengths in demand and product evolution are tempered by execution, margin and concentration risks that keep near-term financials pressured.
Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Revenue and Rapid Growth
Q2 revenue of ~TWD 12.68 billion (~$12.7B) was a record, up 123% year-over-year and up 153% quarter-over-quarter versus the company guidance range of $10B-$11B; Q2 included approximately $1.5B of delayed Q1 shipments.
AI-led Demand and Product Mix
AI GPU platforms represented over 90% of Q2 revenue as Rack Scale AI solutions rapidly ramped and drove the quarter's growth.
Data Center Building Block Solution (DCBBS) Momentum
DCBBS expanded to more than 10 subsystems within ~1 year, contributed ~4% of profit in the first half of fiscal '26, and management expects DCBBS profit contribution to reach double-digit percentage by end of calendar 2026; management indicated DCBBS gross/net margin potential of >20% for the product line.
EPS and Operating Leverage Outperform Guidance
Q2 GAAP EPS was $0.60 (versus guidance $0.37-$0.45) and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.69 (versus guidance $0.46-$0.54); non-GAAP operating expenses were only 1.9% of revenue (improved operating leverage versus 4.1% prior quarter).
Improved Working Capital Efficiency and Financing Access
Cash conversion cycle improved materially from 123 days to 54 days; the company executed a $2B U.S. secured revolving credit facility and an ~ $1.8B Taiwan revolving debt facility and established accounts receivable factoring, providing access to >$5B of additional capital.
Global Manufacturing and DFM Investments
Company is expanding manufacturing footprint (Silicon Valley, Taiwan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Middle East), increasing automation and modularization and pursuing design-for-manufacturing improvements to raise yields, speed volume production and support long-term margin improvement.
Confident Near-Term Guidance
Management guided Q3 FY'26 revenue of at least $12.3B and raised full-year FY'26 revenue guidance to at least $40B, expecting gross margin improvement of ~30 basis points QoQ in Q3.
Negative Updates
Gross Margin Compression
Q2 non-GAAP gross margin declined to 6.4% from 9.5% in Q1 (a ~310 basis point drop) due to customer/product mix (large model builders with pricing leverage), higher freight/expedite costs, component shortages and tariff impacts.
High Customer Concentration
One large data center customer accounted for approximately 63% of Q2 revenue, representing a meaningful single-customer concentration risk to near-term results.
Large Inventory Build and Working Capital Strain
Closing inventory rose to $10.6B from $5.7B in Q1 as the company prepared for Q3 shipments; Q2 cash flow used in operations was $24M (improved from $918M used in prior quarter) and free cash flow was negative $45M, contributing to a net debt position of $787M (cash $4.1B; bank and convertible debt $4.9B).
Geographic Revenue Concentration and Regional Weakness
U.S. represented 86% of Q2 revenue (U.S. revenue +184% YoY, +496% QoQ) while Europe declined 63% YoY and 51% QoQ and Asia fell 49% QoQ, indicating geographic concentration and uneven regional demand.
Supply Chain Constraints and Cost Volatility
Ongoing component shortages (notably memory and storage), volatile component pricing and elevated expedite/transportation costs pressured margins and led management to adopt conservative full-year guidance.
Operating Margin Decline and Higher Expenses
Non-GAAP operating margin decreased to 4.5% from 5.4% in Q1; non-GAAP operating expenses increased 18% QoQ to $241M (GAAP operating expenses $324M, up 14% QoQ), driven largely by higher sales expenses and investments in support/engineering.
Potential Execution and Inventory Risk Ahead
Significant inventory buildup and rapid product/platform transitions create execution risk (obsolescence, component availability/timing) that could pressure margins and cash flow if customer schedules shift.
Company Guidance
Super Micro guided Q3 FY‑26 net sales of at least $12.3 billion and raised full‑year FY‑26 revenue guidance to at least $40 billion; they expect Q3 gross margin to be up about 30 basis points versus Q2’s 6.4% non‑GAAP gross margin (implying ~6.7%), GAAP diluted EPS of at least $0.52 and non‑GAAP diluted EPS of at least $0.60, GAAP operating expenses around $354 million (including roughly $74 million of stock‑based compensation that is excluded from non‑GAAP Opex), approximately $62 million of stock‑based compensation included in GAAP EPS guidance (net of ~$19 million tax effect), other income/expense to be a net expense of about $22 million, assumed tax rates of 19.6% (GAAP) and 20.2% (non‑GAAP), fully diluted share counts of ~684 million (GAAP) and ~699 million (non‑GAAP), and Q3 capital expenditures of $70–$90 million.

Super Micro Computer Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong top-line momentum (33.3% TTM growth) and sizeable net income, but profitability has compressed sharply (gross margin ~10.1% TTM vs 18.0% FY2023; net margin ~3.77% TTM vs 8.98% FY2023). Leverage has risen materially (debt-to-equity ~0.73 TTM vs 0.15 FY2023), and cash-flow conversion has been volatile with weaker recent conversion versus earnings.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Revenue has scaled rapidly over the last several years, culminating in 33.3% growth in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), demonstrating strong demand momentum. However, profitability has compressed meaningfully as the business scaled: gross margin fell from 18.0% (FY2023) to ~10.1% in TTM, and net margin declined from 8.98% (FY2023) to ~3.77% in TTM. Net income remains solid in dollars ($873M TTM), but the margin trajectory and the drop in EBITDA versus EBIT in TTM point to a less favorable earnings mix and higher cost burden versus prior years.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
The balance sheet shows increased leverage as the company grew: debt-to-equity rose from 0.15 (FY2023) to ~0.73 in TTM, and total debt expanded to ~$4.86B. Equity has also grown to ~$6.99B, which provides a buffer, but leverage is materially higher than in earlier periods. Returns on equity remain decent (12.5% TTM), though down from stronger levels in prior years (e.g., 32.5% in FY2023), reflecting both margin compression and heavier balance-sheet intensity.
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
Cash generation is positive in TTM with operating cash flow of ~$549M and free cash flow of ~$440M, and free cash flow growth is strong versus the prior period. That said, cash conversion is weaker in the latest TTM: operating cash flow covers only ~14% of net income, and free cash flow is ~65% of net income, suggesting working-capital pressure and/or less efficient conversion of earnings into cash. Volatility is also evident historically, with large negative operating and free cash flow in FY2024 despite strong reported profitability.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue28.06B21.97B14.99B7.12B5.20B3.56B
Gross Profit2.25B2.43B2.06B1.28B800.00M534.54M
EBITDA1.20B1.33B1.27B799.69M375.72M149.30M
Net Income872.78M1.05B1.15B640.00M285.16M111.86M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets28.00B14.02B9.83B3.67B3.21B2.24B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.09B5.17B1.67B440.46M267.40M232.27M
Total Debt4.91B4.78B2.18B290.30M620.56M119.05M
Total Liabilities21.01B7.72B4.41B1.70B1.78B1.15B
Stockholders Equity6.99B6.30B5.42B1.97B1.43B1.10B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow440.09M1.53B-2.61B626.79M-485.98M64.94M
Operating Cash Flow548.96M1.66B-2.49B663.58M-440.80M122.95M
Investing Cash Flow-189.87M-183.21M-194.25M-39.49M-46.28M-58.02M
Financing Cash Flow2.41B2.02B3.91B-448.29M522.87M-44.44M

Super Micro Computer Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price20.53
Price Trends
50DMA
31.06
Negative
100DMA
33.47
Negative
200DMA
40.79
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-1.00
Positive
RSI
24.07
Positive
STOCH
15.81
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SMCI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 20.53 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 31.05, below the 50-day MA of 31.06, and below the 200-day MA of 40.79, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.00 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 24.07 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.81 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SMCI.

Super Micro Computer Risk Analysis

Super Micro Computer disclosed 38 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Super Micro Computer reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Super Micro Computer Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
82
Outperform
$164.88B43.1131.01%27.75%25.42%
74
Outperform
$306.71B23.2323.64%2.09%8.91%14.53%
70
Outperform
$101.82B13.34-218.24%1.45%19.15%
65
Neutral
$28.78B17.34-0.64%2.17%14.17%-102.25%
64
Neutral
$19.95B14.44116.57%1.89%2.64%4.12%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
59
Neutral
$12.30B10.9013.33%12.22%-48.34%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SMCI
Super Micro Computer
20.53
-21.19
-50.79%
CSCO
Cisco Systems
77.65
18.13
30.45%
NTAP
NetApp
101.11
7.92
8.49%
ANET
Arista Networks
131.22
43.71
49.95%
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
21.69
5.51
34.05%
DELL
Dell Technologies
157.67
59.68
60.90%

Super Micro Computer Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Super Micro Computer Amends Credit Agreement, Lowers Loan Costs
Positive
Jan 29, 2026

On January 26, 2026, Super Micro Computer, Inc. amended its existing credit agreement originally dated December 29, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and a syndicate of lenders. The amendment updates the agreement to reflect the company’s fiscal year-end change from December 31 to June 30 and aligns related financial representations with the new reporting calendar, which may streamline compliance and financial reporting under the facility. It also reduces the initial applicable margin on loans immediately following the closing date through the third business day after delivery of the first post-closing compliance certificate, lowering pricing from Level III to Level I for both Term Benchmark Loans and Base Rate Loans, which is expected to reduce near-term borrowing costs while leaving the rest of the credit agreement unchanged.

The most recent analyst rating on (SMCI) stock is a Hold with a $34.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Super Micro Computer stock, see the SMCI Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingShareholder Meetings
Super Micro Computer Secures Major New Credit Facilities
Positive
Jan 26, 2026

On January 21, 2026, Super Micro Computer, Inc. Taiwan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Super Micro Computer, Inc., entered into a Taiwan‑law governed credit agreement establishing two revolving credit facilities totaling $710 million, with an option to expand aggregate commitments up to $2 billion. The facilities, backed by a corporate guarantee from the U.S. parent and secured by a second‑ranking lien on the Taiwan Bade District facility, receivables, and significant term deposits, are intended primarily to finance procurement of components and raw materials and to support working capital for growth and business expansion, with detailed pricing, fees, covenants, and default triggers that tighten financial discipline and link continued access to funding to Super Micro’s Nasdaq listing status. The agreement, which matures one year after initial utilization and can be extended twice by one year each time, enhances the company’s liquidity and supply‑chain financing capacity but also imposes restrictive covenants and default conditions that could affect operations and capital allocation if breached; separately, the company set April 15, 2026 as the date for its next virtual annual meeting of stockholders, with February 17, 2026 as the record date and February 5, 2026 as the new deadline for shareholder proposals and director nominations, signaling an adjusted governance calendar following a shift in annual meeting timing.

The most recent analyst rating on (SMCI) stock is a Hold with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Super Micro Computer stock, see the SMCI Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Super Micro Computer Secures New $2 Billion Credit Facility
Positive
Jan 2, 2026

On December 29, 2025, Super Micro Computer, Inc. entered into a new Credit Agreement establishing a revolving credit facility of up to $2 billion, including a $200 million letter-of-credit sub-limit and a $150 million same-day borrowing sub-limit, with an option to increase total revolving commitments by up to an additional $1 billion. The facility, which matures on December 29, 2030, is intended to support working capital and general corporate purposes, and features interest margins and commitment fees that vary based on the company’s leverage ratio or investment-grade credit ratings, along with customary financial covenants, leverage tests, and events of default; during non-investment-grade periods, the facility will be guaranteed and secured by substantially all assets of certain subsidiaries, with those guarantees and liens falling away if the company attains and maintains specified investment-grade ratings, underscoring a flexible capital structure and rating-linked covenant relief that may enhance its financial and strategic flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (SMCI) stock is a Hold with a $43.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Super Micro Computer stock, see the SMCI Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 21, 2026