The chart below shows how SMCI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SMCI sees a +5.62% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +16.25% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.58%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q2 Revenue Projections: Preliminary fiscal Q2 net revenue projected between $5.6 billion and $5.7 billion, marking a 54% year-on-year increase at the midpoint, driven by sustained AI demand.
Q2 Earnings Growth Forecast: Preliminary fiscal Q2 non-GAAP earnings expected in the range of $0.58 to $0.60 per share, representing approximately 5% year-on-year growth from $0.56 last year.
Private Placement for Growth: Announced a private placement of $700 million in new 2.25% convertible senior notes due in 2028 to support rapid business growth, indicating strong financial backing for future initiatives.
Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Outlook: Expecting revenue for fiscal year 2025 to be in the range of $23.5 billion to $25 billion, reflecting a solid growth trajectory despite recent challenges.
Liquid Cooling Adoption Growth: The company anticipates that over 30% of new data centers worldwide will adopt liquid cooling infrastructure within the next twelve months, driven by the rapid growth of AI, showcasing a strong market position.
Negative
Gross Margin Decline: Preliminary fiscal Q2 non-GAAP gross margin decreased to approximately 11.9%, down from 13.1% in the previous quarter, primarily due to lower margins from product and customer mix.
Operating Margin Decline: Non-GAAP operating margin fell to approximately 7.9%, down from 9.7% in Q1, reflecting the impact of lower gross margins and increased R&D investments.
Negative Cash Flow Trend: Cash used in operations was approximately $240 million, a significant decline from cash generated from operations of approximately $409 million in Q1, indicating a negative cash flow trend.
Revenue Guidance Revision: The company revised its fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance down to a range of $23.5 billion to $25 billion, from a previous range of $26 billion to $30 billion, reflecting a more cautious outlook.
Inventory Management Challenges: The closing inventory increased to approximately $3.6 billion, down from $4.9 billion last quarter, indicating potential issues with inventory management and product demand.
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