Supermicro (SMCI)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-11-04
$29.60-5.70%
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NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · SMCI
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within information technology on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks SMCI against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated strong grew net income 65% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6380).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 80% of the last 5 guided quarters · 51.4% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
“Supermicro’s transformation into a Total AI and IT Datacenter Solution provider continues to accelerate, delivering record revenue of $19.9 billion for the first quarter fiscal 2027,” said Charles L…
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Supermicro’s transformation into a Total AI and IT Datacenter Solution provider continues to accelerate, delivering record revenue of $19.9 billion for the first quarter fiscal 2027,” said Charles Liang, Founder, President, and CEO of Supermicro.” “For fiscal year 2027, the Company expects net sales in the range of $72.0 billion to $82.0 billion.”
““Supermicro’s transformation into a Total AI and IT Datacenter Solution provider continues to accelerate, delivering record revenue of $19.9 billion for the first quarter fiscal 2027,” said Charles L…”
““Supermicro's transformation into a total datacenter infrastructure provider is accelerating," said Charles Liang, Founder, President and CEO of Supermicro.”
“Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights • Net sales of $12.7 billion versus $5.0 billion in Q1'26 and $5.7 billion in Q2'25 • Gross margin of 6.3% versus 9.3% in Q1'26 and 11.8% in Q2'25 • Net inc…”
““With a rapidly expanding order book, including more than $13B in Blackwell Ultra orders, we expect at least $36 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2026.””
““We made solid progress in FY25 by growing our AI solution leadership in Neoclouds, CSPs, Enterprises, and Sovereign entities, which fueled our 47% annual growth,” said Charles Liang, Founder, Presid…”
“DCBBS is driving significant value for our customers, from gigawatt-scale datacenters down to single-container PODs, which, including our expanding software, proactive service, and networking soluti…
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““DCBBS is driving significant value for our customers, from gigawatt-scale datacenters down to single-container PODs, which, including our expanding software, proactive service, and networking solutions, is enhancing profitability and long-term shareholder value.” “"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.”
"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.” “Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first-to-market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure.”
“"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.”
Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next-generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers.
"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.08x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Information Technology names rated fragile grew net income 43% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=3136).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
31 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Information Technology names rated volatile grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=6008).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
““DCBBS is driving significant value for our customers—from gigawatt-scale datacenters down to single-container PODs—which, including our expanding software, proactive service, and networking solution…”
“"Our margin recovery and the rapid growth of our DCBBS business demonstrate that our business remains robust.”
““Our DCBBS, Data Center Building Block Solutions, enable customers to scale faster, greener, and at lower cost, Supermicro is well positioned to capture the next wave of AI and IT infrastructure dema…”
“First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights • Net sales of $5.0 billion versus $5.8 billion in Q4'25 and $5.9 billion in Q1'25 • Gross margin of 9.3% versus 9.5% in Q4'25 and 13.1% in Q1'25 • Net incom…”
““I’m especially excited about our new Datacenter Building Block Solutions (DCBBS), which offer exceptional value to customers seeking faster datacenter deployment and time-to-online advantages.”
“Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights • Net sales of $12.7 billion versus $5.0 billion in Q1'26 and $5.7 billion in Q2'25 • Gross margin of 6.3% versus 9.3% in Q1'26 and 11.8% in Q2'25 • Net inc…”
“First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights • Net sales of $5.0 billion versus $5.8 billion in Q4'25 and $5.9 billion in Q1'25 • Gross margin of 9.3% versus 9.5% in Q4'25 and 13.1% in Q1'25 • Net incom…”
“With support from our expanding global operations that help mitigate tariffs and regional costs, combined with a growing enterprise customer base, AI product innovations, and robust DCBBS-powered tot…”