NASDAQ$SMCI

Super Micro Computer, Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Supermicro's Q4 2021 earnings exceeded one billion dollars in quarterly revenue, demonstrating strong year-over-year growth.

Supermicro reported a strong fourth quarter with revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time, representing a 19% year-over-year increase. The company's net income and EPS also showed significant growth compared to the same quarter last year.

  • Net sales reached $1.07 billion, up from $896 million in both Q3 2021 and Q4 2020.
  • Net income increased to $39 million, compared to $18 million in both Q3 2021 and Q4 2020.
  • Diluted net income per common share rose to $0.74, up from $0.35 in Q3 2021 and $0.34 in Q4 2020.
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share was $0.81, an increase from $0.50 in Q3 2021 and $0.68 in Q4 2020.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.07B

Previous: $896M+19.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.08

Previous: $0.07+19.1%
Capital Expenditures

$13.4M

Previous: $9.45M+41.7%
Free Cash Flow

$50.2M

Previous: -$106M+147.6%
Net Income

$39.2M

Previous: $18.5M+112.3%
Operating Income

$39.1M

Previous: $9.43M+314.5%
Gross Profit

$146M

Previous: $124M+17.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$232M

Previous: $211M+10.3%
Total Assets

$2.24B

Previous: $1.92B+16.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.43M

Previous: $5.37M+38.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Supermicro · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.07B

Q4 2021+19.3%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 9 of 11 quarters(82%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The Company expects net sales of $900 million to $980 million, GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.16 to $0.36 and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.28 to $0.48 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 ending September 30, 2021. The Company expects net sales of $4.1 billion to $4.5 billion, GAAP net income per diluted share of at least $2.60 and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of at least $3.00 for fiscal year 2022 ending June 30, 2022.

Tailwinds

  • Net sales of $900 million to $980 million for Q1 2022.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.16 to $0.36 for Q1 2022.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.28 to $0.48 for Q1 2022.
  • Net sales of $4.1 billion to $4.5 billion for fiscal year 2022.
  • GAAP net income per diluted share of at least $2.60 for fiscal year 2022.

Headwinds

  • Continued pressure from COVID-19.
  • Global shortage headwinds.
  • Q1 outlook reflects elevated operating costs due to the impact of COVID-19.
  • Tax rate of approximately 16% for both GAAP and non-GAAP.
  • Includes approximately $30 million in expected stock-based compensation expense and other expenses that are excluded from non-GAAP net income per diluted share.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+3.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.9%

Avg return

5 days after

+13.6%

Avg return

30 days after

61%

39 / 64 earnings

Positive

+33.7%

Q3 2022

Best reaction

-24.7%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026-0.5%+21.8%+49.3%
Q2 2026+13.8%+13.0%+5.5%
Q1 2026-1.7%-15.2%-26.8%
Q3 2025-1.2%+1.8%+26.1%
Q1 2025-3.5%+2.2%-13.7%
Q2 2025+2.8%+24.1%+9.2%
Q4 2024-19.1%-16.4%-31.9%
Q3 2024-17.1%-12.1%-7.0%
Q2 2024+8.2%+22.2%+72.2%
Q1 2024+2.7%+5.5%+12.6%
Q4 2023-24.7%-28.0%-24.3%
Q3 2023+27.5%+30.6%+119.8%
Q2 2023+10.5%+16.9%+36.4%
Q1 2023+16.1%+10.1%+30.1%
Q4 2022+4.3%+6.9%+6.4%
Q3 2022+33.7%+20.8%+30.9%
Q2 2022+8.1%-5.7%+3.9%
Q1 2022+14.2%+27.1%+16.9%
Q4 2021-0.3%-6.7%-6.2%
Q3 2021-2.7%-2.3%-2.3%
Q2 2021+4.8%+1.3%+3.4%
Q1 2021+23.5%+21.6%+29.0%
Q4 2020-13.9%-13.6%-15.8%
Q3 2020+15.5%+8.9%+29.9%
Q2 2020-6.4%-1.6%-14.3%
Q1 2020-3.2%-2.2%+18.1%
Q4 2019+9.8%+6.4%+27.6%
Q2 2018+9.8%+6.4%+27.6%
Q1 2019+9.8%+6.4%+27.6%
Q3 2019+9.8%+6.4%+27.6%
Q2 2019+9.8%+6.4%+27.6%
Q1 2018+9.8%-0.2%+2.6%
Q4 2018-2.5%-3.8%+2.0%
Q3 2018-0.8%-0.8%+7.7%
Q4 2017+0.4%-0.7%-0.7%
Q3 2017-1.2%-3.8%-1.6%
Q2 2017-6.3%-7.0%-5.1%
Q1 2017+9.9%+2.9%+21.2%
Q4 2016+4.9%+4.4%+7.8%
Q3 2016-6.3%
Q2 2016+9.2%
Q1 2016+12.2%
Q4 2015+4.9%
Q3 2015-14.0%
Q2 2015-2.8%
Q1 2015+13.4%
Q4 2014-7.5%
Q3 2014+2.1%
Q2 2014+27.8%
Q1 2014-4.9%
Q4 2013+11.0%
Q3 2013-2.5%
Q2 2013+21.4%
Q1 2013-12.8%
Q4 2010+0.8%
Q4 2012+0.0%
Q3 2011-2.4%
Q3 2012+5.2%
Q2 2011+0.6%
Q2 2012+1.8%
Q1 2011+0.6%
Q4 2011+0.6%
Q1 2012+0.6%
Q3 2010+5.3%

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