Why Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed the most recent trading day at $30.54, moving +1.55% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.62%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.99%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.65%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the server technology company had lost 14.98% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59%.The upcoming earnings release of Super Micro Computer will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.48, reflecting a 21.31% decrease from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $10.43 billion, indicating a 83.76% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.14 per share and a revenue of $36.46 billion, representing changes of +3.88% and +65.94%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Super Micro Computer. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 1.06% lower. Super Micro Computer presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In terms of valuation, Super Micro Computer is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.03. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 17.9 for its industry. It's also important to note that SMCI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.5. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Computer- Storage Devices industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.87. The Computer- Storage Devices industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 17, putting it in the top 7% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions. Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks