Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) Revises Q1 2025 Earnings Guidance

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) provided an update on its earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2025. The company anticipates earnings per share (EPS) between 0.750 and 0.760, slightly higher than the consensus estimate of 0.750. Additionally, Super Micro Computer has projected its revenue to range from $5.9 billion to $6.0 billion, falling short of the consensus revenue estimate of $6.5 billion.

Super Micro Computer Stock Performance Overview

On Tuesday, the stock of Super Micro Computer experienced an increase of $1.67, bringing its trading price to $27.70. A total of 100,123,492 shares changed hands, which is significantly higher than its average trading volume of 80,718,117. Over the past year, Super Micro Computer has seen a low of $23.90 and a high of $122.90. With a market capitalization of $15.49 billion, the company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at 13.91. The stock’s beta is 1.28, suggesting some volatility compared to the market. The fifty-day moving average for the stock is $43.93, while the 200-day moving average is $66.15. The company maintains a quick ratio of 1.93 and a current ratio of 3.77, along with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Recent Earnings Report

Super Micro Computer recently released its quarterly earnings report on August 6th. During this quarter, the company reported an EPS of $0.62, which was $0.14 lower than the analysts' expected EPS of $0.76. Super Micro Computer achieved a net margin of 8.09% and a return on equity of 30.57%. The company generated revenue of $5.31 billion for this period, again just below the projected revenue of $5.32 billion. In comparison to the previous year’s quarter, which saw an EPS of $0.34, this year's revenue has risen impressively by 142.9%. Analysts predict that Super Micro Computer will end the current fiscal year with an EPS of approximately 2.85.

Wall Street Analysts Outlook

Analysts have varied opinions regarding Super Micro Computer's future. Recently, Argus downgraded its rating on the stock from "buy" to "hold." In contrast, Wedbush maintained a "neutral" rating while lowering the price target to $32.00, down from $62.00. Barclays also revised their price target significantly from $438.00 to $42.00, while setting an "equal weight" rating for the stock. Additionally, Nomura Securities downgraded their rating from "strong buy" to "hold". Wells Fargo followed suit by reducing their price target from $65.00 to $37.50, also assigning an "equal weight" rating. At present, two analysts suggest selling the stock, while twelve recommend holding it and four provide buy ratings. Data from MarketBeat indicates a current consensus rating of "Hold" along with a consensus price target of $71.33.

About Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance server and storage solutions that utilize modular and open architectures. The company operates across various regions, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their product offerings include complete servers, storage systems, modular blade servers, workstations, and networking devices.

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