Super Micro Computer shares jumped more than 13% in early trading on Wednesday, rising to $36.79 from $32.47 at the previous close. The company now expects fiscal first-quarter revenue of $18.5 billion to $19.5 billion, well above its earlier guidance of $14.5 billion to $15.5 billion, and a gross margin of 12% to 12.5%, up from 10.4% to 10.8%. It credited strong demand for AI platforms, though the figures are preliminary and unaudited, with full results due on Nov. 3. The stock is still down about 38% over the past 52 weeks, as investors weigh thin margins and past accounting and governance concerns.
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Original headline: Super Micro Stock Soars 13 % After AI Server Demand Pushes Preliminary Revenue Billions Above Its Own Forecast
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 216.48 |
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