Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Super Micro Computer.
Looking at options history for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $253,323 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $443,481.
Expected Price Movements
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $50.0 for Super Micro Computer over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Super Micro Computer's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Super Micro Computer's significant trades, within a strike price range of $15.0 to $50.0, over the past month.
Super Micro Computer Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 08/15/25 | $2.76 | $2.73 | $2.73 | $50.00 | $136.2K | 15.1K | 605 |
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $9.6 | $9.35 | $9.5 | $35.00 | $95.0K | 1.9K | 101 |
| SMCI | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 06/18/26 | $13.05 | $13.0 | $13.05 | $45.00 | $91.3K | 421 | 70 |
| SMCI | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $4.1 | $4.0 | $4.0 | $50.00 | $80.0K | 6.9K | 209 |
| SMCI | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/20/25 | $1.03 | $1.01 | $1.01 | $43.00 | $60.6K | 18.9K | 4.2K |
About Super Micro Computer
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data centers, Big Data, high-performance computing, and the "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade, and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular, and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
Where Is Super Micro Computer Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 3,087,953, the price of SMCI is up 2.96% at $42.79.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 50 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Super Micro Computer
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $40.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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Latest Ratings for SMCI
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 2025 | Raymond James | Initiates Coverage On | Outperform | |
| May 2025 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral | Neutral |
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