Mizuho Issues Positive Forecast for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) Stock Price

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) had its price objective lifted by Mizuho from $35.00 to $43.00 in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday, MarketBeat reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on SMCI. Wedbush boosted their price target on shares of Super Micro Computer from $34.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $46.00 price objective on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price objective on shares of Super Micro Computer from $45.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Super Micro Computer from $33.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Super Micro Computer from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $42.67.

Super Micro Computer Price Performance

Shares of SMCI stock opened at $43.46 on Tuesday. Super Micro Computer has a twelve month low of $19.48 and a twelve month high of $58.78. The company has a current ratio of 3.87, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $37.27 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $32.61. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.58, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 2.02.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The company reported $1.70 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.78. Super Micro Computer had a return on equity of 27.83% and a net margin of 5.71%.The firm had revenue of $11.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.31 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 93.2% on a year-over-year basis. Super Micro Computer has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.010-1.100 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Super Micro Computer will post 3.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Chiu-Chu Liang sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.19, for a total value of $3,719,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 537,506 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,989,848.14. This trade represents a 15.69% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Charles Liang sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.19, for a total transaction of $3,719,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 537,506 shares in the company, valued at $19,989,848.14. This represents a 15.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Super Micro Computer

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its stake in Super Micro Computer by 1,770.4% during the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 2,174,863 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,789,000 after buying an additional 2,058,588 shares during the last quarter. Ardmore Road Asset Management LP acquired a new position in Super Micro Computer during the 1st quarter valued at about $11,954,000. Diversify Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Super Micro Computer in the first quarter valued at about $7,455,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new stake in Super Micro Computer in the second quarter valued at about $8,412,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Super Micro Computer in the fourth quarter worth about $4,814,000. 84.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Super Micro Computer

Here are the key news stories impacting Super Micro Computer this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large order pipeline and ambitious growth outlook: Supermicro reportedly has approximately $60 billion in new orders and is targeting fiscal 2027 revenue of $65 billion to $72 billion, compared with $39.1 billion over the last 12 months. If the company converts those orders into revenue on schedule, the growth outlook could support a substantially higher valuation. Prediction: The Next Chapter of Supermicro Could Be More Important Than the Last
• Positive Sentiment: NetApp AI infrastructure alliance: NetApp and Supermicro are combining Supermicro’s AI-optimized servers and liquid-cooled rack-scale systems with NetApp’s data management and cyber-resilience technology. The collaboration could expand SMCI’s role in enterprise AI factories, neoclouds and sovereign AI projects beyond hardware alone. Supermicro’s NetApp AI Factory Alliance
• Positive Sentiment: Upward analyst revisions and valuation appeal: One analyst group raised its price target to $60, while Supermicro continues to trade at a lower earnings multiple than the broader market. That discount may attract investors seeking exposure to AI infrastructure growth. Analysts lift target for Super Micro Computer stock to USD 60.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho raised its target from $35 to $43 but retained a neutral rating. The new target is close to the prevailing share price, suggesting the firm sees improved prospects but limited near-term upside. Mizuho Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Super Micro Computer
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and profitability risks remain: Recent commentary highlights a divergence between AI-driven sales growth and cash flow, as well as pressure on margins. Investors are also concerned about governance and whether management can deliver the aggressive sales forecast. Super Micro Computer: Discounted For A Reason

About Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer, Inc develops and sells application-optimized server and storage systems for data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, artificial intelligence, and other demanding computing environments. The company offers complete computing platforms as well as modular components, allowing customers to configure systems for specific performance, power, and workload requirements.

Its product portfolio includes server and storage systems, workstations, networking equipment, rack-scale solutions, GPU and AI systems, and related software and services.