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Super Micro Computer Stock Plunges Amid Annual Report Delay and Hindenburg Allegations, JP Morgan Downgrade

byLiliana Vida
September 6, 2024
in Large-Cap, Semiconductors
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AI Leader Faces Intense Scrutiny as Analysts Downgrade Shares

Super Micro Computer (SMCI), once hailed as one of the year’s biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, has seen its stock drop by 25% over the past couple of weeks. The sharp decline began in late August, following the company’s announcement of a delay in filing its annual report. The news came on the heels of accusations from short seller Hindenburg Research, which alleged accounting manipulation at the tech giant.

On Friday, the stock suffered yet another blow, falling more than 5% amid a broader tech sector sell-off. The downward pressure intensified after JPMorgan analysts downgraded Super Micro from Overweight to Neutral and cut their price target for the company nearly in half, to $500.

JPMorgan (JPM) analysts, led by Samik Chatterjee, expressed concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the company’s delayed filing. “As a result of our expectations for a near-term overhang for the shares from the uncertainty, we prefer to recommend new investors remain on the sidelines until the company is back in compliance,” Chatterjee wrote. However, the downgrade was not due to a lack of confidence in Super Micro’s ability to file the report or address the issues raised by Hindenburg.

Hindenburg’s Allegations and Analysts’ Concerns

The delayed report comes at a particularly sensitive time for Super Micro, as the company grapples with accusations from Hindenburg Research. The short seller has claimed that Super Micro engaged in “accounting manipulation,” raising doubts about the company’s financial integrity. According to Hindenburg, despite a $17.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2020 related to “widespread accounting violations,” Super Micro’s business practices did not improve. The report also accused the company of rehiring senior executives who had left following the previous scandal.

Hindenburg went as far as to label Super Micro a “serial recidivist,” suggesting that the company has a history of questionable financial practices. These allegations have raised red flags for both investors and analysts, casting a shadow over what had been a meteoric rise for the company.

Downgrades Across the Board

In addition to JPMorgan’s downgrade, other major financial institutions have also lowered their outlook for Super Micro. Analysts from Barclays and CFRA issued downgrades in recent days, further contributing to the stock’s decline. The concerns stem from the company’s inability to file its annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in a timely manner.

Super Micro explained the delay by stating that its management needed additional time to complete its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. This announcement, made on August 28, did little to calm market fears, especially given the timing of the Hindenburg report.

Stock Performance and Future Outlook

Despite the recent turmoil, Super Micro has still managed to maintain a positive year-to-date performance, with its stock up roughly 35%. Earlier this year, shares of the company soared from under $300 in January to nearly $1,200 by March, driven by its inclusion in the S&P 500 and later in the Nasdaq 100 in July.

However, the stock has taken a significant hit in recent weeks, trading just below $400 as of Friday. The company’s upcoming 10-for-1 stock split, effective October 1, 2024, is expected to ease trading volatility but may not fully address the concerns surrounding its financial reporting and corporate governance.

As Super Micro works to file its delayed report and respond to the allegations, investors will be closely watching how the company navigates these challenges in the months ahead.

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