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Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the company known for its pivotal role in the generative AI revolution.
Leveraging its strategic proximity and partnerships with industry leaders Nvidia Inc (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), Super Micro has consistently been at the forefront, receiving cutting-edge AI chips.
The close relationship between Super Micro and chip giants like Nvidia and AMD, situated just a short drive away in Silicon Valley, has been instrumental in Super Micro’s rapid growth.
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The company’s ability to quickly bring server products to market, a feat unmatched by competitors Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:DELL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE), stems from this proximity and collaboration.
This advantage has positioned the company as a leading server supplier for generative AI applications, contributing to a remarkable 289% share surge this year, Reuters reports.
The company’s ability to quickly manufacture, assemble, test, and ship server racks—often within weeks—has been crucial in maintaining its competitive edge.
Founded in 1993, the same year as Nvidia, Super Micro thrived under CEO Charles Liang’s continuous leadership.
Super Micro’s strategy of creating versatile “building blocks” for servers allows it to cater to a wide range of AI applications, from self-driving cars to language generation systems. This flexibility, along with a significant inventory investment, positions Super Micro as a leader in the AI server market, the Wall Street Journal reports.
With plans to expand manufacturing in the US, Taiwan, and Malaysia, Super Micro aims to significantly increase its server production, focusing heavily on AI applications.
Analysts believe Super Micro’s swift go-to-market strategy and broad product portfolio have been instrumental in its success. The company’s revenues more than doubled in the final quarter of 2023, with expectations of sustained triple-digit growth into at least September 2024.
Bank of America analysts project Super Micro’s share in the AI server market to increase to 17% by 2026, up from 10% in 2023. This optimism has elevated Super Micro’s market valuation to $60 billion, a substantial rise from around $5 billion before ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022.
Investors can gain exposure to Super Micro via Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (NYSE:PAMC) and Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (NYSE:XMHQ).
Price Action: SMCI shares traded lower by 8.56% at $978.35 on the last check Monday.
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