All of this sounds fantastic, but in recent weeks Supermicro has faced some headwinds that have translated into declines in the share price. The stock has lost about 18% since a short report in late August that alleged troubles at the company. On top of this, investors worried as Supermicro delayed its 10-K annual report.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) investors have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2024. The stock entered the year at $280, then it quickly peaked at nearly $1,200 in March. Since then, it's been a near-straight fall down, and the stock currently sits around $440.

Needham sees Super Micro shares as a “value play on AI,” with strong revenue growth helping to justify a premium multiple relative to peer stocks.

Stock splits tend to generate a lot of buzz among investors, and Supermicro is no different. Furthermore, the company's robust performance over the past couple of years has fueled an eye-popping surge in the share price, as the stock has gained 433% since early last year (as of this writing).

Super Micro Computer stock (NASDAQ: SMCI) has seen a big sell-off in recent months, falling from highs of nearly $1,200 per share in March to about $445 presently.

Everybody knows that Super Micro Computer Inc. is top dog in the artificial-intelligence server market with a “dominant share,” according to Mizuho Securities — but that doesn’t mean investors should buy the stock.

Super Micro's first-mover advantage could make it a significant beneficiary to growing AI investments, Needham says. Here's what investors need to know.

Super Micro Computer shares are trading for less than half of their 2024 high, but the server maker has new bull that sees a recovery ahead.

SMCI’s 30% stock drop, due to a short-seller report, creates potential opportunities for competitors like Dell and HPE to step in and grab market share.