Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages

Shares of Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Hold" by the seventeen analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $45.3077.

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research note on Wednesday, July 9th. They issued an "underperform" rating and a $35.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Super Micro Computer from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 6th. Citigroup reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $52.00 price target (up previously from $37.00) on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research note on Friday, July 11th. Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on shares of Super Micro Computer from $39.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 6th. Finally, Barclays increased 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 research note on Thursday, August 7th.

Super Micro Computer Price Performance

NASDAQ SMCI traded up $2.88 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $42.92. 37,265,479 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 53,247,035. Super Micro Computer has a 52-week low of $17.25 and a 52-week high of $66.44. The company has a market capitalization of $25.51 billion, a PE ratio of 25.86, a PEG ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 1.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 5.25 and a quick ratio of 3.25. The firm's 50-day moving average is $48.34 and its 200-day moving average is $42.22.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by ($0.03). Super Micro Computer had a net margin of 4.77% and a return on equity of 17.14%. The business had revenue of $5.76 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.88 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $6.25 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. Super Micro Computer has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.400-0.520 EPS. FY 2026 guidance at EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Super Micro Computer will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Super Micro Computer

In related news, CEO Charles Liang sold 300,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.00, for a total transaction of $13,500,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 66,903,640 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,010,663,800. This trade represents a 0.45% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO David E. Weigand sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.29, for a total transaction of $1,007,250.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 100,188 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,036,574.52. The trade was a 19.97% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 1,065,000 shares of company stock worth $53,762,450. Company insiders own 16.30% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Super Micro Computer

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SMCI. Clear Street LLC purchased a new position in shares of Super Micro Computer during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $158,724,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Super Micro Computer during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $150,395,000. Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 596.4% during the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 3,437,714 shares of the company's stock worth $168,482,000 after purchasing an additional 2,944,049 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its holdings in Super Micro Computer by 6,368.8% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 2,815,996 shares of the company's stock worth $85,832,000 after buying an additional 2,772,464 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Super Micro Computer by 3.9% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 64,407,769 shares of the company's stock worth $2,205,322,000 after buying an additional 2,415,276 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.06% of the company's stock.

Super Micro Computer Company 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.