SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc.

bearish · high conviction track record → $23.22 +0.71 (+3.1%)
Mkt Cap $14B P/E 16.9 fwd 7.7 52wk $19.48 - $62.36 Earnings mixed Earnings 2026-05-05
bearish for 2d | 15 signals · latest 6h ago | updated 5h ago
Bearish high conviction 3.1 / 10
Insider selling: $91,813,747 sold by 15 insiders (30d)
Est. revisions: +0.3%

Factor Breakdown

net +0.7
Est. Revisions
+0.0
Insider Activity
+0.0
Momentum
+0.5
Analyst Rev.
+0.0
Narrative Gap
+0.5

Supermicro Faces Fallout From Smuggling Scandal

thin signal density n=69
Factors: +0.02 est. revisions +0.53 momentum

Watch: Watch for regulatory actions or Nvidia's response on chipset supply, which will clarify Supermicro's future vendor viability.

Full analysis

Super Micro Computer's smuggling scandal deepens credibility issues with Bernstein analysts warning of a devastating impact if Nvidia GPU ties break. CEO Charles Liang calls the company a victim amid calls for leadership removal. SMCI stock is down 25% YTD versus Nvidia's 6%, while customers face 3-6 month transitions if switching vendors.

The scandal threatens Supermicro's core Nvidia GPU supply relationships, risking sales and customer trust in a critical growth segment tied to AI infrastructure.

Position history (2d) bull bear neutral
2026-03-26 2026-03-28
What We Found Primary source analysis others skip
Material Events (8-K)
8-K
Departure and Compliance Appointment

Super Micro Computer, Inc. announced that three individuals associated with the Company—Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw (Senior Vice President of Business Development and Board member), Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Cha...

Filed 2026-03-20 · Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, Ruei-Tsang "Steven" Chang

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. Technology · Computer Hardware
Mkt Cap
$14B
P/E
16.9 fwd 7.7
Beta
1.63
52w Range
$19.48 - $62.36
Short Interest
88.5M 19.7%
Days to Cover
3.6 +3%
Technicals downtrend
vs 20d MA
-13.2%
vs 50d MA
-21.6%
from 52w Hi
-61.8%
Vol (20d)
132%
1w return
+4.5%
1m return
-28.9%
3m return
-20.7%
Vol ratio
0.7x
Insiders
selling 0B / 1S
Earnings
mixed 2B / 2M
EPS Estimate
$0.62 +0.3% 30d 0up / 0dn
Est. Dispersion
18% 16 analysts
Analyst Target
$35 $15 - $58
Options P/C
0.06
Insider Cluster
strong sell 0B / 8S
Fund Convergence
moderate Citadel, D.E. Shaw
Financials
Revenue
$12.7B +123% YoY
FCF
$-45M
Gross Margin
6%
Op Margin
4%
Momentum: accelerating
Top Holders
Citadel $814M
D.E. Shaw $5M
Recent Filings & Data
insider trade 110
net selling · $91,813,747 sold
15 insiders · 110 transactions (30d)
Recent transactions
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · exercise · $88,850
LIANG CHARLES · exercise · $88,850
CHEUNG KENNETH · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
XIAO JIN · other
CHEUNG KENNETH · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
XIAO JIN · other
LIU TALLY C · other
TUAN SHERMAN · sell · $1,604,790
LIANG CHARLES · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
KAO GEORGE W · sell · $1,868,221
KAO GEORGE W · exercise · $573,507
KAO GEORGE W · exercise · $276,103
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · sell · $1,128,500
WEIGAND DAVID E · exercise · $132,600
WEIGAND DAVID E · sell · $1,007,281
KAO GEORGE W · sell · $1,755,200
KAO GEORGE W · exercise · $107,800
CHEUNG KENNETH · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
LIANG CHARLES · sell · $12,000,000
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · sell · $12,000,000
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
LIN JUDY L · other
MOGENSEN SUSAN · other
ANGEL SCOTT · other
BLAIR ROBERT L · other
LIU TALLY C · other
TUAN SHERMAN · other
LIANG CHARLES · sell · $13,500,000
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · sell · $13,500,000
WEIGAND DAVID E · sell · $2,949,494
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
LIANG CHARLES · sell · $8,989,316
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · sell · $9,004,622
KAO GEORGE W · sell · $1,302,424
KAO GEORGE W · exercise · $76,538
CHEUNG KENNETH · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
BLAIR ROBERT L · sell · $828,557
BLAIR ROBERT L · exercise · $357,000
LIANG CHARLES · sell · $2,322,566
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · sell · $2,322,566
KAO GEORGE W · sell · $3,620,712
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
LIU TALLY C · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · exercise · $5,847,922
LIANG CHARLES · exercise · $5,847,922
TUAN SHERMAN · exercise · $97,975
CLEGG DON W · other
KAO GEORGE W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
LIAW YIH SHYAN WALLY · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
LIN JUDY L · other
LIU TALLY C · other
TUAN SHERMAN · other
FAIRFAX DANIEL W · other
FAIRFAX DANIEL W · sell · $240,600
LIU TALLY C · sell · $419,586
CLEGG DON W · other
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · other
LIANG CHARLES · other
WEIGAND DAVID E · other
FAIRFAX DANIEL W · sell · $233,208
LIANG CHARLES · sell · $456,552
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · sell · $456,552
LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA · exercise · $22,234
LIANG CHARLES · exercise · $22,234
FAIRFAX DANIEL W · sell · $303,000
earnings 4
EPS 0.31 (est 0.29872) · +0.0%
EPS 0.41 (est 0.4389) · -0.1%
EPS 0.35 (est 0.38923) · -0.1%
EPS 0.69 (est 0.48789) · +0.4%
material event 1
Super Micro Computer, Inc. announced that three individuals associated with the Company—Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw (Senior V... SEC↗
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Evidence

6h ago Will Super Micro Computer's Smuggling Scandal Hurt Its Critical Ties With Nvidia? One Expert Says The Fallout May Not Be So Simple benzinga
5d ago Super Micro Faces a New Securities Fraud Lawsuit. How Much Does That Matter for SMCI Stock? yahoo-finance
6d ago Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) Reputation and Operations on the Line: Barclays Warns yahoo-finance
9d ago Reddit Sentiment on SMCI Collapsed From 82 to 12 in Three Weeks as Legal Crisis Deepens yahoo-finance
9d ago With Super Micro Facing Challenges, Is Dell Stock a Better Buy? yahoo-finance
10d ago Super Micro Computer, Inc. announced that three individuals associated with the
11d ago Stock Market News for Mar 26, 2026 - Yahoo Finance Singapore google-news-market
12d ago Stock Market Today, March 24: Super Micro Computer Rises Despite Regulatory Scrutiny and Analyst Downgrades - Yahoo Finance google-news-market
7 older signals
15d ago Insider exercise by LIANG CHARLES (SMCI): $22,234
15d ago Insider exercise by LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA (SMCI): $22,234
15d ago Insider other by WEIGAND DAVID E (SMCI): undisclosed value
15d ago Insider other by LIANG CHARLES (SMCI): undisclosed value
15d ago Insider other by LIU LIANG CHIU-CHU SARA (SMCI): undisclosed value
15d ago Insider other by CLEGG DON W (SMCI): undisclosed value
15d ago Insider other by FAIRFAX DANIEL W (SMCI): undisclosed value

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