Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research

14 Oct 2026, 11:02 by Tristan Rich · The Markets Daily

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI – Get Free Report) was downgraded by Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Monday, Zacks reports.

SMCI has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Super Micro Computer from $35.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Barclays set a $39.00 price objective on shares of Super Micro Computer and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $46.00 price target on shares of Super Micro Computer in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $42.00 price target on shares of Super Micro Computer in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $42.00 price target on shares of Super Micro Computer in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Super Micro Computer presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $43.07.

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Super Micro Computer Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of SMCI opened at $39.07 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $38.60 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $33.24. Super Micro Computer has a 12 month low of $19.48 and a 12 month high of $56.60. The company has a market capitalization of $25.67 billion, a PE ratio of 12.21, a PEG ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 2.02. The company has a current ratio of 3.87, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 11th. The company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.78. Super Micro Computer had a net margin of 5.71% and a return on equity of 27.83%. The business had revenue of $11.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.31 earnings per share. Super Micro Computer’s quarterly revenue 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 anticipate that Super Micro Computer will post 3.94 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Super Micro Computer

In other Super Micro Computer news, Director Chiu-Chu Liang sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.02, for a total value of $4,502,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 337,506 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,194,520.12. This represents a 22.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 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 on Wednesday, October 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.02, for a total value of $4,502,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 337,506 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,194,520.12. This represents a 22.86% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 400,000 shares of company stock worth $16,442,000 over the last three months. Insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Super Micro Computer

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SMCI. Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its position in Super Micro Computer by 49.0% during the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 155,225 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,534,000 after buying an additional 51,049 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. lifted its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 134.8% in the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 144,238 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,284,000 after acquiring an additional 82,820 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in Super Micro Computer during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $1,353,000. Czech National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Super Micro Computer by 16.9% in the second quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 160,189 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,698,000 after purchasing an additional 23,158 shares during the last quarter. Finally, OP Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Super Micro Computer in the 1st quarter worth about $1,221,000. 84.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Super Micro Computer News Roundup

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

Positive Sentiment: Supermicro announced an expanded portfolio of Open Compute Project-accepted systems, racks, 48V power solutions, networking equipment, liquid-cooling products and rear-door heat exchangers. The integrated offerings are designed to accelerate rack-scale AI and high-performance-computing deployments, potentially supporting future demand and revenue growth. Supermicro Expands Integrated Open Compute Project Portfolio
Positive Sentiment: Super Micro received a Zacks Rank #1, or “Strong Buy,” as earnings estimates improved. Analysts and market commentators also pointed to the company’s sizable order pipeline and exposure to AI infrastructure as potential catalysts. Super Micro Upgraded to Strong Buy
Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street brokerages collectively rated SMCI “Hold,” indicating that analysts remain divided despite the company’s AI-related growth opportunities. Super Micro Stock Rated Hold
Negative Sentiment: A former contractor reportedly pleaded guilty to conspiring with a Super Micro co-founder to illegally export restricted AI technology to China. The development revived concerns about regulatory scrutiny, potential penalties and disruption to the company’s international AI business. Why Super Micro Stock Is Nosediving
Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales by the CEO and a director may add selling pressure and reinforce caution after SMCI’s strong prior rally. Investors are also weighing execution and valuation risks against the company’s AI growth projections.

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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.