Super Micro Computer's sales more than doubled last quarter as demand remains strong due to artificial intelligence. The company's gross profit rose at a much slower rate.
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This was a stock I casually considered buying on the correction but I quickly un-considered it due to two things: earnings were upcoming (yesterday) and despite its AI focus, it sure is no Nvidia. It makes AI servers for Nvidia and with its liquid cooling technology, supposedly has a leg up on the competition.
Outside of artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia, the best AI trade over the past 12 months has also been a lesser-known company by the name of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI ) stock. SMCI has seen sales and net income double over its last fiscal year due to demand for all kinds of advanced server hardware and equipment as large technology firms race to process large AI workloads.
Tech company Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is best known for its partnership with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA).
The recent plunge investors have seen in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI ) has been truly remarkable. Shares of the server and storage giant surged more than 1,200% during the recent AI boom but have since dropped more than 50% from their peak.
Supermicro provides servers that are vital for AI research and deployment. Fiscal 2025 is expected to be another strong year for Supermicro.
Boosted by a rapid increase in penetration of direct liquid cooling and a dominant market leadership, Super Micro Computer is on an impressive growth track. Gross margins seem to still be a bit volatile and unpredictable, as Q4 FY24 delivery was meaningfully below management's guidance despite accounting for some of the higher supply-side costs. The company's gross margin guidance for Q1 FY25 seems to indicate a slower ramp up to the longer-term target range.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. reported mixed FY Q4 results. However, I see strong demand for its products to continue, judging by the record-low inventory data reported. I expect the rapid inventory turnaround to keep improving its cash conversation cycle.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. stock dropped over 20% after 4Q24 earnings, despite strong sales growth and profitability. Super Micro announced a ten-for-one stock split, making the stock more affordable for investors. Sales explosion in AI hardware market creates a 'Strong Buy' opportunity for Super Micro, with substantial growth potential and low profit multiple.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), the top-performing S&P 500 stock of the first half, has seen a remarkable year-to-date surge.
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