Super Micro Computer stock has plenty more upside ahead, according to a Needham analyst who expects investors to buy up shares of the server maker, which he thinks will be a successful AI play. Quinn Bolton initiated coverage of Super Micro with a Buy rating and a $600 price target,

Following a terrific start to the year, Super Micro Computer 's ( SMCI 4.59%) stock chart has undergone a stark reversal over the past six months. It has lost close to 60% of its value from its peak, and recent developments seem to have further dented investor confidence in the company.

Super Micro Computer stock (NASDAQ: SMCI) has seen a big sell-off in recent months, falling from highs of nearly $1,200 per share in March to about $445 presently.

Needham sees Super Micro shares as a “value play on AI,” with strong revenue growth helping to justify a premium multiple relative to peer stocks.

All of this sounds fantastic, but in recent weeks Supermicro has faced some headwinds that have translated into declines in the share price. The stock has lost about 18% since a short report in late August that alleged troubles at the company. On top of this, investors worried as Supermicro delayed its 10-K annual report.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) investors have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2024. The stock entered the year at $280, then it quickly peaked at nearly $1,200 in March. Since then, it's been a near-straight fall down, and the stock currently sits around $440.

SMCI’s 30% stock drop, due to a short-seller report, creates potential opportunities for competitors like Dell and HPE to step in and grab market share.