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Super Micro Computer, Inc. SMCI

Electronic Computers · SIC 3571 · Vertical: Electronic Computers (SIC 3571)

29.60USD−5.70% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) is a provider of total IT solutions focused on AI infrastructure and data centers. In fiscal 2026 net sales reached 39.06 billion USD, up 77.8%, while gross margin fell to 10.8%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027 the company estimates revenue between 18.5 and 19.5 billion USD.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) stock was 29.60 USD (−5.70% on the day), with market capitalisation 19.4 bn USD, P/E 9.1 on diluted EPS of 3.26 USD over the last 12 months, beta 2.63, 52-week range 20.53–50.17 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q4 2026): revenue of 11.1 bn USD (+93.2% YoY), net income of 1.2 bn USD (+503.7% YoY), diluted EPS 1.53 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
19.4 bn USD
shares as of 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
9.1
Diluted EPS TTM 3.26 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
11.01%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
2.63
Volatility (1y) 96%
52-week range
20.5350.17

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
35.1
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
27.64 – 41.90
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.14 · band width 41.0%
SMA 50 / 200
37.84 / 32.66
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-2.06 / -1.63
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−31.5%−1.1%−30.4 pp—
3 months−2.4%−0.5%−1.9 pp—
6 months−14.6%+4.4%−19.0 pp—
Year to date+1.1%+12.3%−11.2 pp—
1 year−37.6%+13.5%−51.1 pp−7.8%
3 years+16.1%+76.4%−60.3 pp+51.1%
5 years+535.5%+63.7%+471.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−52.5%
02 Jun 2026 → 20 Jul 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−84.8%
13 Mar 2024 → 14 Nov 2024
Compound annual growth (5y)
+44.7%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q4 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
11.1 bn USD
+93.2% YoY
Net income
1.2 bn USD
+503.7% YoY
Diluted EPS
1.53
+400.8% YoY
net / operating
10.6% / 13.4%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Revenue5.9 bn5.7 bn4.6 bn5.8 bn5.0 bn12.7 bn10.2 bn11.1 bn
Cost of revenue5.2 bn5.0 bn4.2 bn5.2 bn4.6 bn11.9 bn9.2 bn9.2 bn
Gross profit775.6 m670.0 m440.2 m544.1 m467.4 m798.6 m1.0 bn1.9 bn
Research & development132.2 m158.2 m162.9 m183.2 m173.3 m180.8 m215.7 m201.5 m
Operating income509.2 m368.6 m146.8 m228.4 m182.3 m474.3 m625.9 m1.5 bn
Depreciation & amortisation9.0 m9.5 m10.9 m11.6 m12.1 m12.8 m13.5 m14.6 m
Interest expense17.4 m6.5 m13.4 m22.3 m24.9 m25.4 m64.5 m79.8 m
Pre-tax income499.1 m375.0 m115.1 m222.7 m208.6 m500.2 m611.0 m1.5 bn
Income tax74.7 m57.0 m5.8 m19.3 m40.2 m99.2 m126.9 m290.1 m
Net income424.3 m320.6 m108.8 m195.2 m168.3 m400.6 m483.4 m1.2 bn
Diluted EPS0.670.510.170.31 ≈0.260.600.721.53 ≈
Operating cash flow408.9 m-239.8 m ≈626.8 m ≈863.6 m-917.5 m-23.9 m ≈-6.6 bn ≈747.0 m
Capex44.3 m27.5 m ≈32.7 m ≈22.7 m32.3 m21.2 m ≈80.3 m ≈28.2 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 74 percentile of its own 43-quarter history (min 0.9, median 1.9, max 65.9; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020202120222023202420252026
Revenue3.5 bn3.3 bn3.6 bn5.2 bn7.1 bn15.0 bn22.0 bn39.1 bn
Revenue YoY+4.2%−4.6%+6.5%+46.1%+37.1%+110.4%+46.6%+77.8%
Net income71.9 m84.3 m111.9 m285.2 m640.0 m1.2 bn1.0 bn2.2 bn
Net income YoY+55.8%+17.2%+32.7%+154.9%+124.4%+80.1%−9.0%+112.7%
Diluted EPS1.391.602.090.531.141.921.683.26
Diluted EPS YoY+56.2%+15.1%+30.6%−74.6%+115.1%+68.4%−12.5%+94.0%
net %2.1%2.5%3.1%5.5%9.0%7.7%4.8%5.7%
Free cash flow237.7 m-74.7 m64.9 m-486.0 m626.8 m-2.6 bn1.5 bn-7.0 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Cash
7.5 bn USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
14.5 bn USD
Total assets
29.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
3.87x
ROE
21.5%
ROA
10.1%
FCF margin
-17.8%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
15.0 bn
2025
22.0 bn
2026
39.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
12.9 bn
2025
19.5 bn
2026
34.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
2.1 bn
2025
2.4 bn
2026
4.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Research & development
2024
463.5 m
2025
636.6 m
2026
771.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Operating income
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.3 bn
2026
2.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
30.1 m
2025
41.0 m
2026
53.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
1.2 bn ≈
2025
1.3 bn ≈
2026
2.8 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
19.4 m
2025
59.6 m
2026
194.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.2 bn
2026
2.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Income tax
2024
63.3 m
2025
156.9 m
2026
556.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Net income
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.0 bn
2026
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
1.92
2025
1.68
2026
3.26

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
602.1 m
2025
628.4 m
2026
697.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
1.7 bn
2025
5.2 bn
2026
7.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Receivables
2024
2.7 bn
2025
2.2 bn
2026
6.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Inventories
2024
4.3 bn
2025
4.7 bn
2026
12.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Current assets
2024
8.9 bn
2025
12.3 bn
2026
27.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
414.0 m
2025
504.5 m
2026
625.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Total assets
2024
9.8 bn
2025
14.0 bn
2026
29.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.3 bn
2026
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
—
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Aug 2023verified

Long-term debt
2024
—
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 28 Aug 2023verified

Current liabilities
2024
2.3 bn
2025
2.3 bn
2026
7.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
4.4 bn
2025
7.7 bn
2026
15.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Equity
2024
5.4 bn
2025
6.3 bn
2026
14.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
-2.5 bn
2025
1.7 bn
2026
-6.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Capex
2024
124.3 m
2025
127.2 m
2026
162.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
-2.6 bn ≈
2025
1.5 bn ≈
2026
-7.0 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
-194.2 m
2025
-183.2 m
2026
-200.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
3.9 bn
2025
2.0 bn
2026
9.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Aug 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
77.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
76.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
61.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
121.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income growth (YoY)
112.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income CAGR 3Y
51.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Net income CAGR 5Y
81.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EPS growth (YoY)
94.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EPS CAGR 3Y
41.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
EPS CAGR 5Y
9.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
FCF growth (YoY)
-555.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Profitability

Gross margin
10.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBITDA margin
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBIT margin
7.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net margin
5.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF margin
-17.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Returns

ROE
21.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
10.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
12.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
14.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-6.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
162.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Free cash flow
-7.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF conversion
-312.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Cash conversion
-241.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
39 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
18 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
19.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
8.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/E (TTM)
9.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Earnings yield
11.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-35.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

29.60 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 19.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
19.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
9.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
21.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
5.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
77.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 31 Aug 2026
verified 2435derived 196

Score by group

72% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Electronic Computers (SIC 3571)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality10.8%0 (on a fixed band)15%
EBIT margin · Quality7.1%67 (vs peers)12%
FCF margin · Quality-17.8%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth76.3%100 (on a fixed band)24%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth77.8%100 (vs peers)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.9x100 (on a fixed band)9%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-35.9%0 (on a fixed band)18%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality21/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 39.1 bn USD in 2026; YoY growth 77.8%; net margin 5.7%; ROE 21.5%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 76.3%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): 77.8%
  • Current ratio: 3.9x

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: 10.8%
  • FCF margin: -17.8%
  • FCF yield: -35.9%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales, Shareholder yield (distributions).

Versus the vertical median

Electronic Computers (SIC 3571) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 6 companies

The size band was not applied: too few companies would have remained; the vertical includes much smaller or larger companies.

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
9.1x
vertical median 39.9x
below median (−77.2%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
0.5x
vertical median 1.5x
below median (−67.2%)
P/B
1.3x
vertical median 1.4x
at median
ROE
21.5%
vertical median 1.3%
above median (+1,516.1%)
Net margin
5.7%
vertical median 2.3%
above median (+147.5%)
EBIT margin
7.1%
vertical median -3.0%
above median
Revenue YoY
77.8%
vertical median 16.9%
above median (+359.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median —

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
AAPLApple Inc.5,079.1 bn38.9142.3%27.6%+15.1%+25% / +84%
DELLDell Technologies Inc.238.3 bn21.6—7.5%+18.8%+179% / +391%
SMCISuper Micro Computer, Inc.19.4 bn9.121.5%5.7%+77.8%−38% / +16%
OMCLOmnicell, Inc1.8 bn40.83.5%3.6%+6.5%+8% / +18%
OSSOne Stop Systems, Inc.116.7 m369.11.3%1.0%+31.2%−23% / +126%
SCKTSocket Mobile, Inc.2.5 m—-155.7%-107.5%−19.6%−77% / −79%
ZEPPZepp Health Corp0—-17.2%-15.5%+41.8%−92% / −59%

1- and 3-year price returns: for SMCI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
20.14
Total return -32% · Per year -32%
35.45
Total return 20% · Per year 20%
53.18
Total return 80% · Per year 80%
3 years
23.89
Total return -19% · Per year -7%
46.88
Total return 58% · Per year 17%
76.57
Total return 159% · Per year 37%
5 years
28.34
Total return -4% · Per year -1%
62.00
Total return 109% · Per year 16%
110.27
Total return 273% · Per year 30%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 11.72
  • Net margin± 8.20
  • Annual revenue growth± 6.12
  • Annual dilution± 0.69

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

In brief

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) is a provider of total IT solutions focused on AI infrastructure and data centers. In fiscal 2026 net sales reached 39.06 billion USD, up 77.8% 1, while gross margin fell to 10.8% 1. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027 the company estimates revenue between 18.5 and 19.5 billion USD 2.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The modular Building Block Solutions architecture allows fast time to market and a wide range of configurations 1.
  • The company manufactures most systems in-house and has facilities in several regions, supporting scale and delivery times 1.
  • The integrated DCBBS offering, covering liquid cooling, software and services, could raise the value of each order for large customers 1.

Weaknesses

  • Sales are concentrated among a few large customers, and losing one could significantly reduce revenue 1.
  • Gross margin fell in fiscal 2026 due to competitive pricing and a shift in product mix 1.
  • The company previously delayed certain SEC filings and reported material weaknesses in internal control, which it is working to remediate 1.

Opportunities

  • Expanding DCBBS and liquid cooling could open new customer categories in AI data centers 1.
  • New platforms from GPU and processor suppliers could generate new order cycles 1.
  • Growth in software and support services could bring more predictable long-term revenue 1.

Threats

  • Shortages of critical components could delay deliveries and raise costs 1.
  • Tariffs and export restrictions could affect costs and international sales 12.
  • Intense competition and rapid innovation could lower average selling prices 12.

Risks

  • Customer concentrationhigh

    A small number of large customers account for a major share of sales, and a reduction in their orders could seriously affect results 1.

  • Margin volatilityhigh

    Gross margin is sensitive to competitive pricing, product mix and manufacturing costs, which can reduce profitability 12.

  • Dependence on the AI marketmedium

    A large part of recent success comes from the AI industry, which carries technological and demand uncertainties 1.

  • Internal control and reportingmedium

    Past late filings and material weaknesses in internal control could attract investigations and weaken investor confidence 1.

  • Supply chainmedium

    The company relies on a limited number of component suppliers and contract manufacturers, and disruptions could affect production 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Rapid sales growth and a strong preliminary estimate for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 suggest solid demand for AI solutions, if it holds 12.
  • The integrated DCBBS offering and liquid cooling could strengthen the company's position in large data center projects 1.
  • If margins return toward the levels estimated for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, profitability could benefit from a more favorable mix of products and customers 2.

What would break the thesis

  • Reliance on a few large customers makes revenue sensitive to their investment decisions, which could produce volatility 1.
  • Gross margin fell in fiscal 2026, and price competition could keep pressure on profitability 1.
  • The history of late reporting and internal control weaknesses could draw regulatory attention and require additional resources 1.

What to watch

  • Actual first quarter fiscal 2027 results against the preliminary estimateQ1 2027
  • Trend in gross margin against the updated guidance2027
  • Size and durability of orders from large customers2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 20 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results).

The business

The company describes itself as a provider of total IT solutions, from enterprise and cloud to edge computing, with rack-scale solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing 1. Its main strategic direction is Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS), an integrated offering delivering complete modular AI infrastructure, from GPUs and switches to racks, liquid cooling, management software and professional services 1. Products are designed and manufactured in-house, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Netherlands 1.

Segments

Server and storage systems

This is the main segment and includes rackmount, blade and multi-node platforms, high-density storage systems and global support services 1. Service revenue is included in server and storage systems revenue 1.

DCBBS and liquid cooling

The DCBBS product lines grew in about one year to more than ten key subsystems, and the DLC-2 technology can reduce data center power consumption by up to 40% compared with air-cooled installations 1. This area supports the strategy of selling complete data center solutions rather than only servers 1.

Software and services

The company offers total data center life-cycle management software and global rack-level services for large-scale deployments 1. These offerings are described as required for service level agreements and uptime requirements of large customers 1.

Market context

The AI hardware market depends on the product launch cycles of processor and GPU suppliers, which the company monitors closely 1. Supply constraints for memory, storage, GPU and CPU components affected delivery timing and pricing in fiscal 2026 1.

Trends

  • Strong demand for AI infrastructuretailwind

    Growing demand for AI data centers has led to large orders and a sharp rise in sales 1. If demand holds, the company could keep expanding capacity and its product range 1.

  • Liquid cooling becoming standardtailwind

    Higher density in AI systems makes direct liquid cooling necessary, which favors a company offering integrated cooling solutions 1. Wider adoption of these technologies could raise the value of each order 1.

  • Supply constraintsheadwind

    Shortages of memory, storage and GPUs affected delivery timing and component prices 1. If these constraints persist, margins and volumes could be affected 1.

  • Margin pressure from competitive pricingmixed

    The company said it offered competitive pricing to gain market share, which contributed to the fall in gross margin 1. Changes in product and customer mix can further influence margins, as the estimated quarter shows 2.

Competitive position

The company tracks product launches of large component and system suppliers such as NVIDIA, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology 1. Competition concerns both price and the speed of new product launches, and the company says its modular architecture helps it reach the market first 1.

Competition also includes distributors, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers selling similar solutions to end customers 1. Rapid innovation raises the competitive risk, and the company acknowledges it must innovate continuously to keep its position 1.

  • NVIDIANVDA

    Reference GPU supplier whose launch cycles set the timing of SMCI's product releases 1.

  • Advanced Micro DevicesAMD

    Processor and GPU supplier for which the company launches dedicated products, such as the Helios platform 1.

  • IntelINTC

    Xeon processor supplier whose launch cycle the company aligns its design with 1.

  • BroadcomAVGO

    Semiconductor company that the company monitors in its product cycles 1.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

  • Current report03 Nov 2026
    Results of operations · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report15 Oct 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report08 Oct 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Annual report31 Aug 2026
  • Current report11 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report05 Aug 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Jul 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report15 Jun 2026
    Material agreement · Item 3.03 · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report12 Jun 2026
    Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Super Micro Computer, Inc. · 31 Aug 2026
  2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Super Micro Computer, Inc. · 20 Oct 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.