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Super Micro Computer Announces Record $60 B Q4 AI Server Orders and Raises Margin Outlook
7/22/2026, 5:49:28 AM
Core Update: $60 B New Orders and Margin Revision
On July 21, 2026, San Jose-based server maker Super Micro Computer (SMCI) disclosed more than $60 billion in new orders in its fiscal fourth quarter and raised its gross-margin outlook for the quarter ended June 30 to 15 %–17 %, up from the 8.2 %–8.4 % range guided in May. The update sent SMCI shares up roughly 17 %–18 % in extended trading, while rivals Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise also posted modest gains.
Background & Context
The announcement arrives as demand for AI-focused data-center servers equipped with Nvidia GPUs continues to grow.
Data & Statistics
- New orders (Q4 FY2026): > $60 billion.
- Backlog: Reported at record levels; some sources cite a $39 billion AI-server backlog.
- Margin outlook: GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin now projected at 15 %–17 % versus the prior 8.2 %–8.4 %.
- Revenue guidance: Near the low end of $11.0 billion–$12.5 billion; LSEG consensus $11.67 billion.
- Financing: In June, the company announced a $7 billion equity-linked financing program to fund component purchases for roughly $39 billion of AI-server orders from more than 20 customers.
Official Statements & Responses
The company said the new orders will be recognized as sales sequentially over the next several quarters. A statement read:
> “Backlog rose to record levels at the end of fiscal 2026 with total new orders in excess of $60 billion received during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026,” — Supermicro
SMCI reaffirmed its positioning as an AI, enterprise, storage, and 5G/Edge IT solutions provider and scheduled a live webcast for August 11 to present full Q4 results.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Backlog magnitude: Some outlets mention only “record levels,” while others specify a $39 billion figure.
- Revenue vs. consensus: Guidance sits at the low end of the company’s range, slightly below the $11.67 billion analyst consensus.
- Customer composition: The company did not disclose which customers comprise the $60 billion order flow.
- Export-control review: An independent board review of alleged export-control issues is ongoing, with no further details released.
What’s Next
Super Micro will release its audited fourth-quarter results on August 11. Analysts project earnings per share around $0.70 and revenue of about $11.7 billion, more than double the prior year’s quarter. Market participants will watch for confirmation that the $60 billion order backlog translates into shipments and cash flow, as well as outcomes from the export-control review.
