Super Micro Faces New Challenges Beyond Delisting Drama
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock dropped 13% on Monday, extending a three-day decline to 29%—its worst slide since November. While the company met its compliance deadline and avoided delisting, new concerns are emerging.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock dropped 13% on Monday, extending a three-day decline to 29%—its worst slide since November. While the company met its compliance deadline and avoided delisting, new concerns are emerging.
- Regulatory Scrutiny: Singapore is investigating whether Super Micro and Dell Technologies servers were used to smuggle Nvidia chips, adding to market jitters. Dell shares also fell 7%.
- Analyst Outlook: Mizuho Securities reinstated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $50 price target, noting increased competition from AI server rivals like Dell. Super Micro’s market share is expected to slip from 25% in 2024 to 23% this year.
- Expansion Plans: Super Micro announced plans to build a third Silicon Valley campus focused on liquid-cooled data center servers, expecting up to 30% adoption in new data centers. The 3-million-square-foot facility aims to create hundreds of jobs, with construction starting later this year.