Northland Capmk Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for SMCI

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) – Equities researchers at Northland Capmk dropped their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Super Micro Computer in a report released on Wednesday, November 5th. Northland Capmk analyst N. Chokshi now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.68 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.69. The consensus estimate for Super Micro Computer’s current full-year earnings is $1.86 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Super Micro Computer’s Q1 2027 earnings at $0.37 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.71 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.58 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.80 EPS.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.46 by ($0.11). The firm had revenue of $5.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.48 billion. Super Micro Computer had a net margin of 4.77% and a return on equity of 17.14%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.73 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 15.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Super Micro Computer has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.460-0.540 EPS. FY 2026 guidance at EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Super Micro Computer from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 18th. KGI Securities raised shares of Super Micro Computer from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $60.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Super Micro Computer from $43.00 to $40.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Northland Securities set a $63.00 target price on Super Micro Computer in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Raymond James Financial dropped their target price on Super Micro Computer from $53.00 to $50.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $48.38.

Super Micro Computer Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ SMCI opened at $39.76 on Friday. Super Micro Computer has a 52 week low of $17.25 and a 52 week high of $66.44. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $48.29 and its 200 day moving average price is $45.95. The company has a quick ratio of 3.25, a current ratio of 5.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The firm has a market cap of $23.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Super Micro Computer

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Clear Street LLC acquired a new position in Super Micro Computer during the second quarter worth $158,724,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Super Micro Computer in the second quarter valued at about $150,395,000. Marshall Wace LLP increased its stake in shares of Super Micro Computer by 596.4% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 3,437,714 shares of the company’s stock worth $168,482,000 after purchasing an additional 2,944,049 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 68,848,777 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,300,610,000 after purchasing an additional 2,695,829 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 31.6% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 8,639,784 shares of the company’s stock worth $423,436,000 after purchasing an additional 2,073,978 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.06% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO David E. Weigand sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.14, for a total value of $1,128,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 100,188 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,522,486.32. This represents a 19.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP George Kao sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.88, for a total value of $1,755,200.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 21,820 shares in the company, valued at $957,461.60. This represents a 64.70% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 90,000 shares of company stock valued at $3,890,950. 16.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures high performance server and storage solutions based on modular and open architecture in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its solutions range from complete server, storage systems, modular blade servers, blades, workstations, full racks, networking devices, server sub-systems, server management software, and security software.