Proem Advisors LLC cut its holdings in Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI – Free Report) by 22.6% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 285,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 83,000 shares during the quarter. Super Micro Computer makes up about 0.9% of Proem Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. Proem Advisors LLC’s holdings in Super Micro Computer were worth $11,705,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Z3 Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Super Micro Computer by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Z3 Capital Partners LLC now owns 114,574 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,706,000 after acquiring an additional 725 shares in the last quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board raised its position in Super Micro Computer by 513.0% during the third quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 618,712 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,210,000 after acquiring an additional 517,783 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its position in Super Micro Computer by 74.8% during the third quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 21,943 shares of the company’s stock worth $901,000 after acquiring an additional 9,388 shares during the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC raised its position in Super Micro Computer by 253.7% during the third quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 6,894 shares of the company’s stock worth $283,000 after acquiring an additional 4,945 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cercano Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Super Micro Computer by 82.3% in the third quarter. Cercano Management LLC now owns 14,510 shares of the company’s stock valued at $596,000 after purchasing an additional 6,550 shares in the last quarter. 84.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Super Micro Computer
Here are the key news stories impacting Super Micro Computer this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Super Micro raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $72 billion–$82 billion from $65 billion–$72 billion, and its CEO described the new range as conservative. The outlook reinforces expectations for sustained demand for its AI servers. Article: Super Micro CEO Calls a $72 Billion to $82 Billion Outlook “Very, Very Conservative”
- Positive Sentiment: A director bought 1,715 shares for about $49,941, increasing his direct holdings by 24.31%. The purchase may signal confidence, though it is modest relative to the company’s scale. Article: Director Scott Angel purchases shares
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks added SMCI to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, and Northland Securities raised its Q4 2028 EPS estimate. These are supportive analyst signals, though they do not eliminate execution and cash-flow risks. Article: New Strong Buy Stocks for November 10th
- Neutral Sentiment: Super Micro announced plans to participate in upcoming investor conferences; the announcement itself provides no new financial guidance. Article: Supermicro Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Events
- Negative Sentiment: The sharp sales growth—revenue nearly quadrupled to $19.9 billion in the September quarter—was accompanied by operating cash flow of negative $434 million. Rising receivables and inventory tied up cash, raising concerns about working-capital needs and how effectively growth converts into cash. Article: Super Micro Computer Stocks Fall as Cash Drain Shadows Fourfold Sales Jump
- Negative Sentiment: Declines in NVIDIA shares weighed on AI-server makers, including Super Micro, as supplier-related uncertainty spread across the hardware sector. This adds broader industry pressure beyond company-specific cash-flow concerns. Article: Super Micro Falls as NVIDIA’s Slide Drags AI Server Stocks
Super Micro Computer Stock Performance
NASDAQ:SMCI opened at $27.79 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.08 and a 200-day simple moving average of $32.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a current ratio of 3.02 and a quick ratio of 1.66. The firm has a market cap of $18.32 billion, a PE ratio of 5.93, a P/E/G ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 2.17. Super Micro Computer, Inc. has a 1-year low of $19.48 and a 1-year high of $51.40.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 3rd. The company reported $1.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.53. Super Micro Computer had a net margin of 6.77% and a return on equity of 38.97%. The business had revenue of $19.95 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.29 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.35 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 297.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Super Micro Computer, Inc. will post 4.52 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Super Micro Computer
In other news, Director Chiu-Chu Liang sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.02, for a total transaction of $4,502,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 337,506 shares in the company, valued at $15,194,520.12. This trade represents a 22.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Scott Angel acquired 1,715 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 6th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $29.12 per share, for a total transaction of $49,940.80. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 8,770 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $255,382.40. The trade was a 24.31% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 400,000 shares of company stock worth $16,442,000. Insiders own 16.10% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $45.00 price target (up from $39.00) on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Super Micro Computer from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “sell” rating and set a $34.00 price objective (up from $30.00) on shares of Super Micro Computer in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Zacks Research downgraded Super Micro Computer from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $42.00 price objective on Super Micro Computer in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $41.29.
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Super Micro Computer Company Profile
Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs and sells server and storage systems, networking equipment, and related software and services. Its offerings include systems for data centers, cloud computing, enterprise applications, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. The company emphasizes application-optimized solutions, including integrated rack-scale systems that combine computing, storage, networking, and management tools. It also provides system configuration, deployment, and support services.
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