Analog Century Management LP Takes $32.28 Million Position in Super Micro Computer, Inc. $SMCI

Key Points

• Analog Century Management LP has acquired a new position in Super Micro Computer, Inc., purchasing 942,865 shares worth approximately $32.28 million, making up 2.6% of their investment portfolio.
• Insider selling has been notable, with CEO Charles Liang selling 200,000 shares for $12 million, while SVP George Kao sold 40,000 shares, representing a 64.7% decline in their position.
• Super Micro Computer reported a missed earnings estimate for the latest quarter, with an EPS of $0.41, below the consensus of $0.44, and revenues of $5.76 billion versus expected $5.88 billion.

Analog Century Management LP bought a new position in shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 942,865 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $32,284,000. Super Micro Computer makes up 2.6% of Analog Century Management LP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest holding. Analog Century Management LP owned 0.16% of Super Micro Computer as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Vident Advisory LLC increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 62.5% during the 1st quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 235,920 shares of the company's stock worth $8,078,000 after purchasing an additional 90,777 shares in the last quarter. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 60,000.0% during the 1st quarter. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd now owns 3,005 shares of the company's stock worth $103,000 after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares in the last quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 19.3% during the 1st quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 17,887 shares of the company's stock worth $612,000 after purchasing an additional 2,895 shares in the last quarter. Comerica Bank bought a new stake in Super Micro Computer during the 1st quarter worth approximately $2,360,000. Finally, SVB Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Super Micro Computer during the 1st quarter worth approximately $55,000. 84.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP George Kao sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.88, for a total value of $1,755,200.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 21,820 shares in the company, valued at approximately $957,461.60. This represents a 64.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Charles Liang sold 200,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total value of $12,000,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 40,426,120 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,425,567,200. This trade represents a 0.49% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,040,000 shares of company stock valued at $52,755,200. 16.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Super Micro Computer Trading Down 1.8%

NASDAQ SMCI opened at $43.97 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $26.24 billion, a PE ratio of 26.49, a PEG ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 5.32, a quick ratio of 3.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. Super Micro Computer, Inc. has a 12 month low of $17.25 and a 12 month high of $66.44. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $49.06 and a 200-day moving average of $42.76.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $5.76 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.88 billion. Super Micro Computer had a net margin of 4.77% and a return on equity of 17.14%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $6.25 EPS. Super Micro Computer has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.520 EPS. FY 2026 guidance at EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Super Micro Computer, Inc. will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

SMCI has been the subject of a number of research reports. Bank of America initiated coverage on Super Micro Computer in a research note on Wednesday, July 9th. They set an "underperform" rating and a $35.00 target price for the company. Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price target on Super Micro Computer from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on Super Micro Computer from $24.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Super Micro Computer from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $52.00 price target (up previously from $37.00) on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research report on Friday, July 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Super Micro Computer has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $45.31.

Super Micro Computer Profile

Super 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.

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