Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are dropping on Tuesday. Investors are looking ahead to the company’s second‑quarter earnings report, which is set to be released today after the market close.
- Super Micro Computer stock is trending lower. What’s driving SMCI stock lower?
What To Expect
Super Micro is expected to report earnings of 46 cents per share on revenue of $10.38 billion. The estimates come in near the lower end of the company’s guidance from November, when it projected second‑quarter revenue between $10 billion and $11 billion and non‑GAAP earnings between 46 cents to 54 cents per share.
A Look Back At Last Quarter
Last quarter, the company reported net sales of $5.0 billion, down from $5.8 billion in the previous quarter and $5.9 billion in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share came in at 26 cents, down from 31 cents in the prior quarter and 67 cents a year ago. Gross margin slipped to 9.3%, down from 9.5% in the prior quarter and 13.1% a year earlier.
Despite the previous quarter’s revenue decline, CEO Charles Liang emphasized the company’s ongoing transformation into a major AI and datacenter infrastructure provider. Super Micro reported more than $13 billion in Blackwell Ultra orders and said it expects to generate at least $36 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026.
Mixed Analyst Sentiment
Super Micro Computer has seen varied analyst actions in recent months. This week, Rosenblatt maintained its buy rating and set a target of $55.00, the highest among recent analyst actions. On the contrary, Goldman Sachs assumed a sell rating on Jan. 13, setting a lower target price of $26.00.
Meanwhile, Citigroup maintained a neutral rating on Jan. 20, dropping the target from $48.00 to $39.00. Similarly, Mizuho also held a neutral stance on Jan. 9, lowering its target from $45.00 to $31.00. Furthermore, BofA Securities rated Super Micro Computer stock a sell, setting a $34.00 target on Dec. 2.
SMCI Price Action: Super Micro Computer shares were down 1.99% at $29.13 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro.
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