Fluent Financial LLC Takes $2.83 Million Position in Super Micro Computer, Inc. $SMCI

Key Points

• Fluent Financial LLC has invested approximately $2.83 million in Super Micro Computer, acquiring 57,770 shares, representing about 1.2% of its overall portfolio.
• Insider selling has been notable, with CFO David E. Weigand selling 25,000 shares on September 15th, reflecting a 19.97% decrease in his position.
• Analysts are optimistic, with recent upgrades leading to a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $45.36 for Super Micro Computer's shares.

Fluent Financial LLC purchased a new position in Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 57,770 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,831,000. Super Micro Computer comprises approximately 1.2% of Fluent Financial LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in SMCI. TD Private Client Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 46.0% during the 2nd quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 800 shares of the company's stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the period. Eastern Bank bought a new position in Super Micro Computer during the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Super Micro Computer during the first quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Garde Capital Inc. increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 42.1% in the second quarter. Garde Capital Inc. now owns 1,013 shares of the company's stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 90.7% in the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,051 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 84.06% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Super Micro Computer

In other news, CFO David E. Weigand sold 25,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.14, for a total value of $1,128,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 100,188 shares in the company, valued at $4,522,486.32. This trade represents a 19.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP George Kao sold 40,000 shares of Super Micro Computer stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.88, for a total value of $1,755,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 21,820 shares in the company, valued at approximately $957,461.60. This represents a 64.70% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 490,000 shares of company stock valued at $27,890,950. Corporate insiders own 16.30% of the company's stock.

Super Micro Computer Stock Up 6.6%

Shares of Super Micro Computer stock opened at $58.68 on Thursday. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $46.64 and its 200 day simple moving average is $43.23. Super Micro Computer, Inc. has a 52-week low of $17.25 and a 52-week high of $66.44. The firm has a market cap of $34.87 billion, a PE ratio of 35.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 3.25 and a current ratio of 5.25.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $5.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.88 billion. Super Micro Computer had a return on equity of 17.14% and a net margin of 4.77%.The company's revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $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, analysts predict that Super Micro Computer, Inc. will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Super Micro Computer from $29.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Thursday, August 7th. Mizuho boosted their target price on Super Micro Computer from $40.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 3rd. Zacks Research raised Super Micro Computer to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, August 11th. Citigroup reiterated a "neutral" rating and set a $52.00 price objective (up previously from $37.00) on shares of Super Micro Computer in a report on Friday, July 11th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised Super Micro Computer to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $45.36.

About Super Micro Computer

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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