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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) is a Must-Watch AI Stock on Wall Street. On July 11, Citi analyst Asiya Merchant raised the price target on the stock to $52.00 (from $37.00) while maintaining a “Neutral” rating.
The firm quoted improving demand for AI servers and the ramp of Nvidia’s GB200/300 platforms, which started shipping in May, behind the price target adjustment. The company’s management is optimistic about turning current deals into real orders over the next two quarters. With Blackwell GPU supply improving, Merchant believes SMCI will find it easier to deliver products and grow its sales.
“Management sounds constructive on materialization of current commitments over the next two quarters as Blackwell GPU supply constraints ease.”
However, she has also cautioned on accelerating competition coming from Dell and HPE.
“We remain concerned on margins given increased momentum and competitive efforts by DELL and HPE, which we believe will temper margin expansion expectations.”
This pressure can make it difficult for SMCI to grow its margins regardless of rising sales.
The firm also pinpointed focus zones for investors:
“1) Global manufacturing footprint amidst tariff implications; 2) Hopper to Blackwell GPU platforms transition; 3) Ability (OTC: ABILF) to deliver on their first-to-market advantage for new GPU platforms amidst increased competitive environment; and 4) DCBBS and DLC 2 emergence and ramp into 2H.”
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage solutions for data centers, cloud computing, AI, and edge computing worldwide.
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