Super Micro Computer Posts Downbeat Q4 Results, Joins Personalis, Snap And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 06 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Update: U.S. stock futures rose this morning, with the Dow gaining around 100 points, while several companies, including Super Micro Computer, saw significant declines in pre-market trading due to disappointing financial results and lowered sales guidance.
Notable Stock Movements: Other stocks that fell sharply include LifeMD, Personalis, Evolus, and Opendoor Technologies, all reporting worse-than-expected earnings or weak future guidance, leading to declines of up to 28.8%.
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Analyst Views on HCKT
Wall Street analysts forecast HCKT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HCKT is 27.50 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 28.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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3 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 18.630
Low
27.00
Averages
27.50
High
28.00
Current: 18.630
Low
27.00
Averages
27.50
High
28.00
About HCKT
The Hackett Group, Inc. is an IP and platform-based, Gen artificial intelligence (A.I.) strategic consulting and executive advisory company. The Company’s segments include Global Strategy & Business Transformation (Global S&BT), Oracle Solutions, and SAP Solutions. The Global S&BT segment includes the Company’s Gen A.I. and strategic business consulting practices. The Oracle Solutions Segment includes the Company’s Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)/ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Digital Application Maintenance and Support (AMS) practices. SAP Solutions segment includes the Company’s SAP applications and related SAP service offerings. Its software platform includes AI XPLR and ZBrain.ai. Its AI assessment platform allows measuring and assessing the impact of Gen A.I. technologies. It provides expertise in Gen A.I. strategy, operations, finance, strategic sourcing, and information technology, including its Oracle, SAP, OneStream, and Coupa implementation offerings.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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