Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)

Sector: Technology|Industry: Computer Hardware|Market Cap: $21.34B|Employees: 5K


Super Micro Computer, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures high performance server and storage solutions based on modular and open architecture in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its solutions range from complete server, storage systems, modular blade servers, blades, workstations, full racks, networking devices, server sub-systems, server management software, and security software. The company provides application-optimized server solutions, rackmount and blade servers, storage, and subsystems and accessories; and server software management solutions, such as Server Management Suite, including Supermicro Server Manager, Supermicro Power Management software, Supermicro Update Manager, SuperCloud Composer, and SuperDoctor 5. In addition, it offers server subsystems and accessories comprising server boards, chassis, power supplies, and other accessories. Further, the company provides server and storage system integration, configuration, and software upgrade and update services; and technical documentation services, as well as identifies service requirements, creates and executes project plans, and conducts verification testing and technical documentation, and training services. Additionally, it offers help desk and on-site product support services for its server and storage systems; and customer support services, including ongoing maintenance and technical support for its products. The company provides its products to enterprise data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G and edge computing markets. It sells its products through direct and indirect sales force, distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, reached $5.937 billion, a substantial increase of 180.1% compared to $2.120 billion in the same period last year. This growth is attributed to strong demand for GPU servers, high-performance computing solutions, and rack-scale solutions, especially from large enterprise and data center customers.

Gross margin decreased to 13.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 16.7% in the prior year. The decrease is primarily due to the company's strategy to offer competitive pricing to gain market share, increased price competition, and a change in product and customer mix.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $424.3 million, compared to $157.0 million for the same period in 2023. This increase is despite the decline in gross margin, indicating effective management of operating expenses and a favorable tax rate.

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