Super Micro Computer Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has achieved an industry milestone with its BigTwin® server system receiving Intel's first-ever certification for immersion cooling solutions. The certification applies to systems equipped with 4th and 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.

The certified BigTwin server has also passed Open Compute Project (OCP) specifications for material compatibility in immersion cooling environments. The system can significantly reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) to values close to 1.05 or lower by utilizing advanced immersion cooling technology that eliminates traditional air-based cooling systems.

The certified configuration includes the BigTwin® SuperServer SYS-221BT-HNTR, featuring four hot-pluggable nodes in a 2U form factor, support for 5th/4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 4TB of DDR5-5600 memory per node, and 3000W Titanium Level redundant power supplies.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has successfully closed a $2.3 billion convertible senior notes offering due 2030, including the full exercise of the $300 million option granted to initial purchasers. The notes feature a 0% interest rate and an initial conversion price of $55.20 per share, representing a 35% premium above the closing price of $40.89.

The company implemented strategic measures to minimize shareholder dilution, including purchasing a capped call hedge that effectively increases the conversion premium to 100% ($81.78 per share) and buying back approximately $200 million of its common stock from note purchasers. The funds will support the expansion of US and global manufacturing, product line development, and customer growth in AI infrastructure.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) has announced the pricing of $2.0 billion convertible senior notes due 2030, with an additional option for purchasers to buy up to $300 million more. The notes have an initial conversion rate of 18.1154 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to a conversion price of $55.20 per share, representing a 35% premium above the closing price.

The company expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $1.96 billion from the offering, allocating $158.4 million for capped call transactions and $200 million for share repurchases. The remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital for growth and business expansion.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) announced plans to offer $2.0 billion in convertible senior notes due 2030, with an additional $300 million option for initial purchasers. The notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A, featuring semi-annual interest payments and maturity on June 15, 2030. The company plans to implement capped call transactions to reduce potential stock dilution. From the proceeds, up to $200 million will be used to repurchase common stock, while the remainder will fund working capital for growth and business expansion. The notes will be convertible into cash, common stock, or a combination thereof at Supermicro's discretion, with specific conversion terms to be determined during pricing negotiations.

Supermicro (SMCI) announces new H14 GPU solutions featuring AMD Instinct MI350 Series GPUs, offering both liquid-cooled and air-cooled options. The systems combine dual AMD EPYC 9005 CPUs with AMD Instinct MI350 GPUs, delivering 40% more tokens-per-dollar compared to competitors. Key features include 2.304TB total HBM3e memory per 8-GPU server, 288GB HBM3e per GPU (1.5x increase), 8TB/s bandwidth, and 1.8x petaflops of FP16/FP8 performance. The liquid-cooled 4U system with AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs reduces power consumption by up to 40%. The solutions are designed for AI training, inference, and HPC workloads, featuring AMD's 4th Gen CDNA architecture and new FP6/FP4 data types for enhanced AI capabilities.

Supermicro (SMCI) is expanding its enterprise AI solution portfolio for NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture in the European market, introducing over 30 solutions. The company offers systems designed for NVIDIA HGX B200, GB200 NVL72, and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition, featuring both air and liquid-cooled options. Key innovations include a new 4U front I/O liquid-cooled system with DLC-2 technology capable of removing 250kW of heat per rack. The portfolio supports NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated designs and is future-ready for upcoming NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 and HGX B300 NVL8 transitions. Supermicro's comprehensive approach includes data center design consultation and professional deployment services, reducing typical deployment timelines from 12-18 months to as little as three months. The company's global manufacturing capabilities across San Jose, Europe, and Asia ensure timely delivery of liquid-cooled rack systems.

Ericsson and Supermicro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Edge AI deployment. The partnership will combine Ericsson's 5G connectivity with Supermicro's Edge AI platforms to create commercial bundles that deliver advanced Edge AI capabilities and simplify procurement. The solution targets businesses in retail, factories, healthcare, and other sectors requiring low-latency AI applications. Supermicro offers various infrastructure products for Edge AI, from fanless devices to rackmount systems, while Ericsson provides wireless WAN solutions including 5G, SD-WAN, and security appliances. Key applications include retail checkout processing, industrial automation, traffic safety management, and healthcare operations.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) has announced it is accepting orders for enterprise AI systems featuring NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. The company is offering a portfolio of over 20 systems optimized for enterprise AI factory workloads, including AI inference, development, generative AI, and graphics rendering. Supermicro's new systems will serve as building blocks for NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated designs, integrating NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking and AI Enterprise software. A key highlight is the new SYS-212GB-NR, a 4-GPU single-socket system based on NVIDIA MGX reference design, designed for edge AI deployment. The product lineup includes various configurations from 5U PCIe systems supporting up to 10 GPUs to compact edge-optimized systems and SuperBlade solutions offering up to 120 GPUs per rack.

Supermicro (SMCI) has entered into a strategic partnership with DataVolt to construct hyperscale AI campuses in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration, valued at a minimum of $20 billion, focuses on delivering Supermicro's advanced AI systems with direct liquid cooling technology (DLC-2) powered by renewable energy. The partnership will accelerate the deployment of Supermicro's ultra-dense GPU platforms, storage, and rack PnP systems.

Key highlights include Supermicro's liquid cooling solutions that reduce power costs by up to 40%, lower TCO by up to 20%, and improve data center efficiency. The company will provide a comprehensive IT solution including AI servers, networking, storage, racks, and cooling technologies. The partnership is subject to final definitive agreements.