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Super Micro Revises Revenue Outlook as Delays, Tariffs Weigh on Growth

The AI server maker's shares dropped after cutting Q4 and fiscal 2025 guidance, citing economic uncertainty, tariffs, and customer delays awaiting Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs.

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Manufacturing, office and warehouse building totaling 333,400 square feet containing Super Micro Computer operations located at 550 East Brokaw Road in San Jose, concept. 
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Overview

  • Super Micro reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $4.6 billion, falling short of the $5.42 billion expected by analysts, with adjusted EPS of $0.31 versus $0.50 forecasted.
  • The company projected Q4 revenue between $5.6 billion and $6.4 billion, below the $6.82 billion consensus estimate, and cut its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to $21.8–$22.6 billion from $23.5–$25 billion.
  • Management attributed the revenue shortfalls to new tariffs, macroeconomic uncertainty, and delayed customer orders tied to the transition to Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell GPUs.
  • Super Micro’s stock fell over 5% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concerns about demand volatility, competitive pressures, and the company's governance history.
  • CEO Charles Liang expressed optimism that deferred orders will boost revenue in the June–September quarters, highlighting strong positioning in AI infrastructure and liquid-cooled technologies.