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Server company shares super microcomputer The company plunged 13% on Tuesday declare Fourth-quarter profit fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company also announced a 10-for-1 stock split and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on October 1.
Here’s how the company compares to LSEG’s forecasts for the quarter ending in June:
- income: Adjusted $6.25, expected $8.07
- income: $5.31 billion vs. $5.30 billion expected
Super Micro said gross margin fell to 11.2% from 17% a year ago and 15.5% in the third quarter, meaning it made less money on every product it sells, although it noted it “continues to experience record demand.” “New artificial intelligence infrastructure. “
The company announced net income of $352.7 million, or $5.51 a share, up from $193.5 million, or $3.43 a share, a year earlier.
Super Micro said it expected first-quarter revenue of between $6 billion and $7 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of $5.46 billion. Earnings per share are expected to be $5.59 to $8.27, or $7.48 at the midpoint, compared with the consensus estimate of $7.58.
Shares of this company compete with Dell and Hewlett Packard EnterpriseThe company’s shares have soared in recent years as investors bet it would become a significant server provider Nvidiawhose graphics cards are driving the artificial intelligence craze.
A stock split doesn’t change a company’s financial fundamentals, but it does make the price per share cheaper, which can have a positive psychological impact on retail investors.
Super Micro Stock Joins S&P 500 Index March, soaring 246% in 2023 and 117% so far this year. The stock closed at $618.94 on Tuesday.
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