Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) Given New $39.00 Price Target at Citigroup

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) had its price objective reduced by Citigroup from $48.00 to $39.00 in a report published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on Super Micro Computer from $43.00 to $40.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Wedbush cut their price objective on Super Micro Computer from $48.00 to $42.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Mizuho set a $31.00 target price on Super Micro Computer and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on Super Micro Computer from $46.00 to $42.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $26.00 price objective on shares of Super Micro Computer and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $46.19.

Super Micro Computer Stock Performance

NASDAQ:SMCI opened at $31.41 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 2.95 and a current ratio of 5.39. Super Micro Computer has a fifty-two week low of $25.71 and a fifty-two week high of $66.44. The firm has a market cap of $18.75 billion, a PE ratio of 25.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.54. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $32.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $42.79.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.46 by ($0.11). The firm had revenue of $5.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.48 billion. Super Micro Computer had a return on equity of 12.70% and a net margin of 3.77%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 15.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.73 earnings per share. Super Micro Computer has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.460-0.540 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Super Micro Computer will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Super Micro Computer

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SMCI. Advisors Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Super Micro Computer in the first quarter worth $39,000. CX Institutional increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 125.1% during the 2nd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 6,809 shares of the company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 3,784 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Super Micro Computer by 12.7% in the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 6,994 shares of the company’s stock worth $343,000 after buying an additional 790 shares during the last quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC increased its position in shares of Super Micro Computer by 9.2% during the second quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC now owns 16,129 shares of the company’s stock valued at $790,000 after acquiring an additional 1,354 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Park Avenue Securities LLC purchased a new position in Super Micro Computer in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $310,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.06% of the company’s stock.

Super Micro Computer News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC’s bullish report and higher CapEx reinforced insatiable AI chip demand, supporting Supermicro’s revenue outlook, large NVIDIA‑Blackwell backlog and the mechanics for a potential short squeeze (high short interest + heavy volume). Management’s $10–11B Q2 revenue guidance and a new $2B revolver reduce immediate liquidity fears. Short Squeeze Season: Is Super Micro Ready to Fly?
• Positive Sentiment: Contrarian bullish takes argue SMCI is deeply discounted vs. peers (low forward‑sales multiple) and that DCBBS and AI server demand could restore margins and upside over time. These narratives can draw value‑oriented buyers. Super Micro: AI’s Most Underrated Trade Of 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Options market activity is elevated, which increases intraday volatility and can amplify moves in either direction; this is more about trading dynamics than fundamentals. A Closer Look at Super Micro Computer’s Options Market Dynamics
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings commentary and Q2 previews keep focus on guidance and execution — analysts and traders are watching Q2 EPS/revenue cadence closely; much of the move reflects positioning ahead of next reports. Super Micro Computer’s Q2 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup trimmed its price target from $48 to $39 but kept a “neutral” rating — a mixed signal that removes some bullish conviction without fully turning the street negative. Citigroup Lowers SMCI Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts turned more bearish, citing margin pressure and low visibility on profitability despite top‑line growth; Goldman/Mizuho have lower targets, which pressures sentiment and can trigger selling. Super Micro Computer: 2 Analysts Turn Sour After 40% Fall—Can It Recover?
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term bearish catalysts: high short interest, previous Q1 earnings/revenue misses and margin declines (company signaled near‑term gross margin compression), which validate bearish research and media coverage. 2 Analysts Sour On Super Micro
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile sell calls (e.g., Jim Cramer’s comment) add to retail/media negativity and can accelerate outflows or option‑driven downside. Jim Cramer Says Sell Super Micro
• Negative Sentiment: Today’s price action was reported as a decline, reflecting the net effect of the negative analyst flows and profit‑taking after recent volatility. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Declines More Than Market

About Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer, Inc (Supermicro) is a technology company that designs, develops and manufactures high-performance server, storage and networking solutions for enterprise, cloud, data center, high performance computing (HPC) and edge computing customers. The company’s product portfolio includes rackmount and blade servers, storage subsystems, motherboards, chassis, power supplies and networking components, with an emphasis on high-density, energy-efficient configurations and platforms optimized for GPU-accelerated workloads and artificial intelligence applications.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro combines in-house engineering with a global manufacturing and distribution footprint to deliver configurable, application-specific systems.