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Analysts adjust Dell stock price target based on AI dynamics
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Analysts adjust Dell stock price target based on AI dynamics

One man’s loss is another man’s gain, as the saying goes, and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) the loss part is definitely covered.

The San Jose, Calif. tech company has several lessons to learn the blues as its shares continue their downward trajectory.

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SMCI shares were down nearly 12% at last check and 24% this year.

Super Micro, which makes liquid-cooled AI servers, has been hit by a series of revelations dating back to August, when Hindenburg Research accused the company of engaging in “accounting manipulation.”

The short seller claimed in a report that it “found glaring accounting red flags, evidence of undisclosed related party transactions, sanctions and export control failures, and customer issues.”

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“Tesla was sourcing exclusively from Super Micro,” Hindenburg said. “But recent reports from May 2024 and posts from (Tesla CEO) Elon Musk show that Dell has now won major contracts with Tesla and Musk’s xAI, eroding Super Micro’s exclusivity.”.

Michael Dell, président-directeur général de Dell Technologies

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Hindenburg also cited Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang endorses Dell Technologies (DELL) : “No one is better than Dell at creating end-to-end systems at massive scale for the enterprise.”

The AI ​​chip titan has reportedly shifted some of its Super Micro orders to other suppliers.

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Hindenburg’s allegations also sparked a U.S. Justice Department investigation into Super Micro, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Last month, Big 4 accounting firm Ernst & Young resigned as Super Micro’s auditor because it “could no longer provide the audit services in accordance with applicable law or professional obligations.”

Super Micro said it had formed an independent committee to investigate EY’s concerns and, on November 5, the company said The three-month investigation found that “the audit committee acted independently and there is no evidence of fraud or misconduct by management or the board of directors.”

“The committee recommends a series of corrective measures for the company to strengthen its internal governance and oversight functions, and the committee hopes to deliver the full report on the completed work this week or next,” the statement said. “The Select Committee has other work in progress but hopes to have it completed soon.”