Goldman Sachs maintains sell on Super Micro stock with $24 target

Published 14/05/2025, 14:30
Goldman Sachs maintains sell on Super Micro stock with $24 target

On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintained a Sell rating on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) with a consistent price target of $24.00. According to InvestingPro data, SMCI appears undervalued at current levels, despite showing significant volatility with a 19.74% return just last week. The stance comes despite Super Micro Computer’s recent announcement of a significant $20 billion multi-year agreement with DataVolt for GPU platforms and rack systems, which will be deployed in DataVolt’s data centers in Saudi Arabia and the United States. The company has demonstrated strong momentum, with revenue growing 82.49% over the last twelve months, though operating with relatively thin gross margins of 11.27%.

The deal is linked to DataVolt’s investment in a new data center campus in Neom, projected to be operational by 2028, with over $5 billion in development costs and a capacity of 300MW. While the specifics of the agreement, including whether it is a sole-source versus multi-source contract, its profit margins, exact timing, and whether it is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or a binding contract, remain undisclosed, the agreement is seen as a positive development for Super Micro Computer.

Goldman Sachs acknowledges the potential implications of the deal, suggesting that it could signal an expansion of AI infrastructure beyond the current major players to include a broader range of customers. If the deal spans five years, carries a 5% margin, and the full $20 billion pertains to IT hardware revenue, it could mean an annual revenue of $4 billion and annual EBIT of $200 million for Super Micro Computer. Despite this, the firm’s rating remains unchanged. For deeper insights into SMCI’s valuation and 17 additional key investment tips, check out the comprehensive analysis available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Super Micro Computer announced a significant $20 billion partnership with DataVolt, which is expected to enhance the company’s visibility and potentially lead to upward revisions of estimates. This partnership underscores Super Micro’s strategic direction and is anticipated to impact its operations and financial performance positively over a multi-year horizon. Additionally, Super Micro has begun shipping servers equipped with AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)’s latest EPYC 4005 Series processors, which are designed to improve data center computing density and reduce total cost of ownership. This move is part of the company’s ongoing innovation efforts aimed at providing powerful yet cost-effective solutions for cloud service providers and businesses.

Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained an Outperform rating on Super Micro, with a $41 price target, citing the company’s leadership in AI infrastructure and its strategic initiatives, such as expanding U.S. manufacturing and adopting NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)’s Blackwell platform. Meanwhile, Needham resumed coverage with a Buy rating and a $39 price target, highlighting Super Micro’s positioning in AI and high-performance computing markets. Despite recent performance challenges, Needham expressed confidence in the company’s prospects due to management enhancements and resolved filing risks.

Rosenblatt Securities adjusted its price target for Super Micro from $55 to $50, maintaining a Buy rating. This adjustment reflects a cautious approach due to shipment delays related to customer evaluations of NVIDIA’s upcoming Blackwell GPU platforms. Despite these challenges, Rosenblatt remains optimistic about Super Micro’s growth, driven by strong demand for new systems and anticipated revenue recognition in upcoming quarters.

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