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Sep 30, 2020

Supermicro Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Supermicro's financial performance for Q1 2021, showing a slight decrease in net sales but an increase in gross margin and net income compared to the same quarter last year, was announced.

Key Takeaways

Supermicro reported Q1 2021 net sales of $762 million, a gross margin of 17.0%, and net income of $27 million. The company's Q1 revenue was above the midpoint of their guidance. They anticipate sequential growth in the coming periods.

Net sales reached $762 million, compared to $800 million in the same quarter last year.

Gross margin improved to 17.0% from 16.4% in the same quarter last year.

Net income increased to $27 million, up from $26 million in the same quarter last year.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share was $0.55, versus $0.68 in the same quarter of last year.

Total Revenue
$762M
Previous year: $800M
-4.7%
EPS
$0.055
Previous year: $0.051
+7.8%
Gross Profit
$130M
Previous year: $131M
-0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$300M
Previous year: $239M
+25.4%
Free Cash Flow
$109M
Previous year: -$7.77M
-1499.9%
Total Assets
$1.82B
Previous year: $1.7B
+6.8%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects net sales of $780 million to $880 million, GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.25 to $0.47 and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.35 to $0.58 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 ending December 31, 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be between $780 million and $880 million.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share is projected to be $0.25 to $0.47.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share is anticipated to be $0.35 to $0.58.
  • Guidance assumes a tax rate of approximately 16%.
  • Guidance assumes a fully diluted share count of 56 million shares.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP net income per diluted share includes approximately $7.0 million in expected stock-based compensation expense that is excluded from non-GAAP net income per diluted share.
  • The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant uncertainties for all parts of the business including supply chain.
  • Quarterly operating results may fluctuate, which could cause rapid declines in the stock price.
  • Customer base may become more concentrated, cost of sales may increase, margins may be lower and sales may be less predictable.
  • Adverse economic conditions may harm the business.