Loop Capital lifts Super Micro stock target to $40, maintains Buy

Published 23/01/2025, 14:04
Loop Capital lifts Super Micro stock target to $40, maintains Buy
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Despite the positive projection, Loop Capital also noted that Super Micro might face some challenges in the first half of the calendar year 2025. The situation is expected to stabilize around May or June, in line with the allocation of GB200 to Tier 2 customers. The analyst pointed out that while the path to achieving the $40 price target is clear, the journey may not be without its bumps, given the dynamics of Blackwell’s ramp-up and the purchasing patterns of Tier 2 CSPs.Loop Capital’s price target is based on a 10 to 11 times multiple of the $4.00 earnings per share (EPS) that the analyst projects Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) could be generating in the second half of the calendar year 2025. This EPS estimate reflects the firm’s confidence in Super Micro’s growth and profitability prospects in the coming periods. Currently trading at a P/E ratio of 15.6x and a PEG ratio of 0.21, InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is slightly overvalued at current levels. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.77 and operates with moderate debt levels. Currently trading at a P/E ratio of 15.6x and a PEG ratio of 0.21, InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is slightly overvalued at current levels. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.77 and operates with moderate debt levels.

Super Micro Computer, recognized for its role in the high-performance server solutions market, is expected to benefit from the ramp-up of its GB200 and GB300 (Blackwell) product lines as the summer approaches. The anticipation of increased activity from key Tier 2 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) also contributes to the positive sentiment. These developments are poised to bolster the company’s performance, with its two largest customers reportedly having expansive plans for the year 2025. The company has demonstrated impressive growth, with revenue increasing by 110% over the last twelve months to $14.9 billion. Want deeper insights? InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis with 14 additional exclusive tips for SMCI.

Despite the positive projection, Loop Capital also noted that Super Micro might face some challenges in the first half of the calendar year 2025. The situation is expected to stabilize around May or June, in line with the allocation of GB200 to Tier 2 customers. The analyst pointed out that while the path to achieving the $40 price target is clear, the journey may not be without its bumps, given the dynamics of Blackwell’s ramp-up and the purchasing patterns of Tier 2 CSPs.

Loop Capital’s price target is based on a 10 to 11 times multiple of the $4.00 earnings per share (EPS) that the analyst projects Super Micro Computer could be generating in the second half of the calendar year 2025. This EPS estimate reflects the firm’s confidence in Super Micro’s growth and profitability prospects in the coming periods.

In other recent news, Super Micro Computer Inc. experienced a significant surge in its stock, marking a 16% increase. This growth is seen in the wake of the company’s collaboration with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), aimed at enhancing retail operations through generative AI (GenAI), which was unveiled at the National Retail (NYSE:NNN) Federation (NRF) annual show. The tech company’s stock is now nearing a key resistance point around $38, a level that has previously acted as support.

Simultaneously, the joint venture involving SoftBank (TYO:9984) Group Corp., OpenAI, Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL)., and others in the AI sector, which aims to raise funding to "at least" $500 billion for building new infrastructure for OpenAI, has been announced. Super Micro Computer and NVIDIA are among the tech companies providing technology support for this venture.

In a separate development, Hindenburg Research, known for its investigative research into public companies, is being disbanded by its founder, Nate Anderson. The closure of the firm has led to a rise in shares of its recent short seller targets, including Super Micro Computer. These are the recent developments that investors should be aware of.

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