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Is Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Poised for a $40 Breakout?

We recently published a list of 10 AI News You Should Definitely Take a Look At. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) stands against other AI news you should definitely take a look at.

New AI Initiative Promises Jobs and Infrastructure Boost in the U.S.

President Trump announced a major investment initiative to advance artificial intelligence in the U.S., involving a joint venture called Stargate with OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and the UAE’s MGX. Initially committing $100 billion, with potential growth of up to $500 billion over four years. The venture will focus on building large data centers, starting in Texas, and creating over 100,000 American jobs. The announcement was made at the White House, with SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and Larry Ellison in attendance.

The launch of the AI initiative has sparked a public dispute among major tech leaders. Elon Musk criticized OpenAI’s partnership with the project, questioned the financial backing of companies like SoftBank, and claimed they lack the necessary funds. Sam Altman of OpenAI quickly refuted Musk’s claim in a post on X.

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Additionally, CNBC reported that President Trump announced plans to fast-track the construction of power plants for artificial intelligence by using an emergency declaration. The plants would be exempt from climate targets and could use any fuel, including coal for backup power. The aim is to quickly meet the increasing energy demands of AI data centers, as power consumption is expected to rise significantly. While tech companies have focused on renewable energy, natural gas is expected to play a crucial role due to its reliability and faster deployment. Trump emphasized that the plants would connect directly to data centers, bypassing the traditional power grid.

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Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 33

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage systems, specializing in AI, cloud technology, and 5G applications.

On January 23, Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah increased its price target for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) from $35 to $40 while maintaining a Buy rating. The analyst Ananda Baruah highlighted SMCI’s importance in its sector and noted key catalysts like resolving SEC filing delays and growth opportunities as Blackwell GB200 and GB300 products gain momentum. The company is also expected to benefit as Tier 2 cloud service providers ramp up their activity heading into summer. Baruah further noted:

“Additionally, Super Micro Computer’s (NASDAQ:SMCI) two largest customers have huge plans for 2025, and we believe it is inevitable that SMCI benefits. That said, we anticipate SMCI could experience a clunky 1HCY2025, at least until May/June when key Tier 2 customers begin getting GB200 allocation. That is to say, while we have conviction in our $40 PT, there is some possibility, given Blackwell ramp and Tier 2 purchasing patterns, that getting there isn’t a straight line. Our $40 PT is 10x–11x the $4.00 EPS we believe SMCI can be run-rating in 2HCY2025.”

Overall, SMCI ranks 7th on our list of AI news you should definitely take a look at. While we acknowledge the potential of SMCI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SMCI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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