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Super Micro Computer Bolsa (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) Bolsa

Super Micro Computer

Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.

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12 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $47.5, a high estimate of $70.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. Observing a 26.1% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $37.67. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Super Micro Computer is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;-------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Asiya Merchant &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $39.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samik Chatterjee &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $39.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samik Chatterjee &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$35.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kevin Cassidy &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;George Wang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $59.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ananda Baruah &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Ng &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$36.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Ng &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $36.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ananda Baruah &#x7C;Loop Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matt Bryson &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$24.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Samik Chatterjee &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $35.00&#x7C;$23.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nehal Chokshi &#x7C;Northland Capital Markets&#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $57.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Super Micro Computer. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Super Micro Computer compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Super Micro Computer's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Super Micro Computer's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Super Micro Computer</h2>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
<h3>Super Micro Computer: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Super Micro Computer's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 54.93%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Super Micro Computer's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.65% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Super Micro Computer's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.29%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Super Micro Computer's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.12% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Super Micro Computer's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.31, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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12 Analysts Assess Super Micro Computer: What You Need To Know

In a new SEC filing on April 24, it was revealed that Liang, President and CEO at Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), executed a significant exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Liang, President and CEO at Super Micro Computer, exercised stock options for 0 shares of SMCI stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001375365/000175855425000027//Archives/edgar/data/1375365/000175855425000027/0001758554-25-000027-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The exercise price of the options was $0.0 per share.
As of Friday morning, Super Micro Computer shares are down by 0.42%, with a current price of $35.66. This implies that Liang's 0 shares have a value of $0.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Super Micro Computer's Journey</h3>
Revenue Growth: Super Micro Computer's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 54.93%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 11.8%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Super Micro Computer's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.54.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Super Micro Computer's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.31, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 15.57, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 1.09, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 13.26 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions should be considered alongside other factors when making investment decisions, as they can offer important insights.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Decision Unfolding At Super Micro Computer: Charles Liang Exercises Options, Resulting In $0

Sara ChiuChu Liang Liu, Board Member at Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), reported a large exercise of company stock options on April 24, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001375365/000175855425000028//Archives/edgar/data/1375365/000175855425000028/0001758554-25-000028-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Liu, Board Member at Super Micro Computer, a company in the Information Technology sector, just exercised stock options worth 0 shares of SMCI stock with an exercise price of $0.0.
Currently, Super Micro Computer shares are trading down 0.47%, priced at $35.64 during Friday's morning. This values Liu's 0 shares at $0.
<h3>Get to Know Super Micro Computer Better</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
<h3>Breaking Down Super Micro Computer's Financial Performance</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Super Micro Computer's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 54.93% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 11.8%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Super Micro Computer's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.54. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, Super Micro Computer adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
In-Depth Valuation Examination:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 15.57, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 1.09 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Super Micro Computer's stock in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Super Micro Computer's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 13.26, indicates attractively priced shares.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Sara ChiuChu Liang Liu At Super Micro Computer Exercises Options Worth $0

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Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant initiates coverage on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $39.

Citigroup Initiates Coverage On Super Micro Computer with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $39

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 54 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,208,704, and 37 are calls, for a total amount of $2,248,740.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $90.0 for Super Micro Computer over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Super Micro Computer's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $15.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745521239_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$55.65</td>
<td>$53.7</td>
<td>$53.96</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$259.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$232.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td align="right">266</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$21.05</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$20.25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$172.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$19.15</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$170.4K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$151.0K</td>
<td>46.0K</td>
<td align="right">700</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Super Micro Computer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 37,797,216, the SMCI's price is up by 10.0%, now at $36.19. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 12 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Super Micro Computer</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $39.0.
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength due to March's strong durable goods orders economic data, and President Trump's announcement that he met with China earlier today.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock is trading higher amid overall market strength after President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The Details: According to the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-says-he-has-no-intention-of-firing-fed-chair-powell-eda4c6a7">Wall Street Journal</a>, Trump told reporters he wants Powell to "be a little more active in terms of his idea to lower interest rates," but added, "no, I have no intention to fire him." This comes after Trump wrote on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114376239725335883">Truth Social</a> Monday that Powell has always been "Too Late" on interest rate decisions.
Trump made similar threats toward the Fed during his first term. In December 2018, he threatened to fire Powell as the Fed raised interest rates.
More recently, Trump told reporters he believes he has the authority to fire Powell, saying, "If I want him out, he'll be out of there real fast, believe me," though Powell has expressed a differing view on the matter.
Super Micro, along with the broader semiconductor sector, may be moving higher as Trump&#8217;s comments ease investor uncertainty around Fed leadership and fuel market optimism.
What Else: The Trump administration is also considering lowering tariffs on Chinese goods, which currently reach as high as 145%, in an effort to ease tensions in the U.S. trade relationship with China, per the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/white-house-considers-slashing-china-tariffs-to-de-escalate-trade-war-6f875d69">Wall Street Journal.</a>
Although no final decision has been made, a senior White House official said tariffs are likely to be reduced to between 50% and 65%. Trump stated that the final rate won&#8217;t be 0%.
The administration may also adopt a tiered approach, with tariff rates varying based on what is deemed strategic to America's interests.
This news may be lifting Super Micro, and the chip industry, as a potential tariff reduction could ease investor concerns around trade and supply chain disruptions, which has been weighing on the sector.
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SMCI Price Action: At the time of publication, Super Micro shares are trading 7.39% higher at $32.84, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of chip and semiconductor companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be less than the current 145% but not 0%. A reduction in tariffs could reduce trade and supply chain uncertainty, which have weighed on the sector this year.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 1,000 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44950358/amphenol-q1-earnings-48-topline-growth-driven-by-it-mobile-defense-sectors">guidance above estimates</a>.
The quarterly sales increased by 48% year-on-year to $4.81 billion, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $4.23 billion, driven by excellent organic growth in the IT datacom market as well as robust organic growth in the mobile devices, defense, and communications networks markets, together with contributions from the company's acquisition program.
Amphenol shares jumped 11.7% to $73.46 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) shares jumped 33.4% to $5.55 after the company showcased its 7th-gen autonomous system and robotaxi fleet.</li>
<li>Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) gained 31.1% to $90.16 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCSG#NASDAQ">HCSG</a>) jumped 25.5% to $11.81 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) gained 23.6% to $7.73 after the company said it believes its Biologics License Application is approvable based on recent conversations with the FDA.</li>
<li>Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>) gained 20.9% to $25.41.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) rose 17.2% to $32.06 after the company provided updates on its Phase 3 trial of Ivonescimab and announced it met its primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) gained 15.1% to $49.77 after the company announced a multi-year collaboration with several firms, including AstraZeneca, to develop the largest multimodal foundation model in oncology.</li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) jumped 13.9% to $119.23.</li>
<li>Chart Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NASDAQ">GTLS</a>) rose 13% to $136.79.</li>
<li>Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) jumped 12.7% to $27.83.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) rose 12.7% to $34.51.</li>
<li>Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) gained 12.5% to $58.12.</li>
<li>Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) rose 12.2% to $24.95.</li>
<li>East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) gained 12.1% to $88.79 after Barclays raised its price target on the stock from $105 to $110 and maintained an Overweight rating.</li>
<li>Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) rose 12% to $80.41 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and raised its full-year sales guidance.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) gained 11% to $46.74.</li>
<li>SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) gained 9.2% to $275.61 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 7.5% to $255.71 after the company reported first-quarter results and CEO Elon Musk indicated his time allocation to DOGE would drop. Additionally, Wedbush raised its price target from $315 to $350.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) gained 5.7% to $104.51.</li>
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Shares of tech stocks are trading higher after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said he expects de-escalation with China. A de-escalation with China could alleviate trade and supply chain uncertainty in the sector.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>41.0K</td>
<td>127.8K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$307.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$89.5K</td>
<td>793</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>56.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>553</td>
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<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>542</td>
<td>251</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 41085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127842 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 605 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $307.1K, with a price of $3072.0 per contract. There were 10471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9739 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 255 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.5K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 793 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.1K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 422 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.2K, with a price of $2900.0 per contract. There were 2161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1860 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 56219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $67.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.5K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 1903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $48.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 3669 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1023 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $1205.0 per contract. There were 542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 16.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.07%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $17.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of SMCI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,784.02 today based on a price of $30.12 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Super Micro Computer 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.23% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.51%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $18.42 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of SMCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $16,673.83 today based on a price of $31.03 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Super Micro Computer shares are trading lower after JP Morgan cut its price target on the stock from $45 to $39.

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Two new products debuted last week: the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTX#NASDAQ">RGTX</a>) and the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short SMCI ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCZ#NASDAQ">SMCZ</a>). They aim to provide traders with leveraged, tactical access to two of the market&#8217;s most story-oriented tech stocks.
RGTX provides 2x daily leveraged exposure to quantum computing player Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>). This ETF is designed for investors looking for amplified upside potential in a hot and early-stage theme. Conversely, SMCZ provides 2x inverse exposure to Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), a soaring AI infrastructure stock, for those interested in tactically hedging or profiting from possible pullbacks.
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Speaking to Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski helped us understand the strategic timing and thematic underpinnings behind these launches.
"We're seeing significant investor interest in expressing tactical views on high-beta, thematically relevant stocks," Jablonski said. 
Rigetti represents early-stage exposure to quantum computing, while Super Micro is one of the most talked-about AI infrastructure names. These ETFs give traders precision tools to either amplify bullish conviction or tactically hedge in a highly narrative-driven market."
Rigetti, while yet to enter the late innings of quantum growth, is one of a handful of pure-play public plays in the field.
<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/01/3053097/0/en/defiance-launches-rgtx-2x-leveraged-etf-for-rigetti-computing-inc.html">RGTX</a>, as named by Jablonski, enables investors to &#8220;express outsized conviction&#8221; in a ticker that may proportionally gain the most from the next round of speculative thematic rotation—especially with attention piquing on what may follow AI as the next big tech disruption.
Conversely, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/01/3053305/0/en/defiance-launches-smcz-2x-short-etf-for-super-micro-computer-inc.html">SMCI </a>has skyrocketed in 2024 on the strength of AI-driven demand for high-performance computing. But its astronomical ascent has also generated doubts. 
&#8220;We noticed a growing chorus of investors seeking to hedge or fade what they view as overextended price action,&#8221; Jablonski said. The SMCZ ETF is geared toward those anticipating mean reversion or earnings-driven volatility without the hassle of shorting.
Jablonski highlighted the fact that ETFs fit within the larger macro theme: &#8220;Both products capture distinct investor behaviors: chasing early-stage innovation (RGTX) and hedging against frothy AI sentiment (SMCZ).&#8221; In a market characterized by uncertainty around rates and high-volatility tech, leveraged ETFs provide weapons to trade rotating themes with accuracy and agility.
While acknowledging concerns about leveraged product suitability in an environment where rate cuts may be delayed further, Jablonski stressed that RGTX and SMCZ are geared toward sophisticated, short-term traders. &#8220;These names will likely continue to exhibit extreme sensitivity to macro signals. While delayed cuts may compress valuations, volatility creates both opportunity and risk. Leveraged ETFs like RGTX and SMCZ are tools designed for short-term traders navigating exactly this environment of heightened uncertainty and rotating narratives.&#8221;
During the first week of trading, Defiance has closely followed liquidity, volume, and correlation to volatility. Jablonski reported &#8220;strong trader interest and responsive price action,&#8221; indicating genuine hunger for strategic positioning in both quantum computing and AI infrastructure stories.
As AI starts to age and gain valuation worries, quantum computing may be next in vogue for speculative investor interest. &#8220;Quantum computing sits at that intersection of scientific ambition and speculative upside,&#8221; Jablonski stated. &#8220;While the technology is early, public names like Rigetti offer rare, liquid access to a transformational theme—and traders want optionality on that.&#8221;
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JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintains Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $39.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Super Micro Computer, Lowers Price Target to $39

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 53 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 20 are puts, for a total amount of $1,738,013, and 33 are calls, for a total amount of $2,706,153.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $18.0 to $83.0 for Super Micro Computer over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Super Micro Computer's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Super Micro Computer's whale activity within a strike price range from $18.0 to $83.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744830066_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$17.23</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$689.2K</td>
<td>242</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$380.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$24.0</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$304.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>202</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$198.1K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>806</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$159.0K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Super Micro Computer</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 27,263,452, the price of SMCI is down by -5.76%, reaching $31.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Super Micro Computer</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $45.0.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from JP Morgan has upgraded their rating to Neutral and adjusted the price target to $45. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
10:43 AMMar 28, 2025	PUT	$34.00	Jan 15, 2027	627	450	450	55	813	TRADE	BULLISH
10:13 AMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$33.00	Apr 17, 2025	-11	2001	2000	46	4338	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:41 PMMar 25, 2025	CALL	$39.00	Sep 19, 2025	144	522	500	92	567	SWEEP	BULLISH