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  • Board Conducting Independent Review of Transactions Related to Alleged Export-control Issues (new) — Investigation outcome could affect forecasts, preliminary Q4 results, and prior period results, introducing uncertainty around reported financials and potential regulatory exposure.
NASDAQ: SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. 8-K

Supermicro pre-announces Q4 revenue near low end of guidance, gross margin doubles expectations

Filed July 21, 2026 · Period ending July 21, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 4 high relevance 1 red flag 2 sections

Key Changes

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    Q4 FY2026 revenue expected near low end of – guidance range, below midpoint of prior expectations.

  • high

    Q4 gross margin estimated at, nearly double prior guidance of, driven by favorable customer and product mix.

  • high

    Board conducting independent review of transactions related to alleged export-control issues; outcome could affect forecasts, preliminary Q4 results, and prior period results.

  • high

    Backlog reached record levels with over $60B in new orders received in Q4 FY2026, expected to be delivered over future quarters (some orders may not be firm commitments).

  • medium

    Q4 and full-year FY2026 earnings call scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Summary

Supermicro pre-announced mixed Q4 FY2026 results: revenue is expected near the low end of its to guidance range, falling short of the midpoint. However, gross margin is estimated at, nearly double the prior guidance of, driven by favorable customer and product mix.

The company also reported record backlog with over $60 billion in new orders received during the quarter, though some orders may not constitute firm commitments and could be subject to cancellation or delays. A significant concern accompanies these results: the Board is conducting an independent review of certain transactions related to alleged export-control issues.

The company explicitly states that the outcome of this investigation could affect its forecasts, the preliminary Q4 results disclosed here, and prior period results. This introduces material uncertainty around the reliability of reported financials and potential regulatory or restatement risk. Investors should monitor the investigation's outcome and any impact on historical or forward-looking figures when the company reports final audited results on August 11, 2026.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Exhibit 99.1

Supermicro pre-announced Q4 FY2026 results: revenue near low end of guidance, gross margin significantly above guidance, record backlog.

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Added Record backlog and new orders high

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Backlog rose to record levels at the end of fiscal 2026 with total new orders in excess of $60 billion received during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. These new orders are expected to be delivered over future quarters.

Supermicro received over $60 billion in new orders during Q4 FY2026, driving backlog to record levels. These orders are expected to be fulfilled in future quarters, indicating strong demand visibility, though the company notes some orders may not constitute firm commitments and could be subject to cancellation or delays.

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Supermicro will present a live audio webcast of our conference call to review its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.

The company scheduled its Q4 and full-year FY2026 earnings call for August 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. This provides investors with the date to expect final audited results and management commentary.

Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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Super Micro Computer issued a preliminary business update for Q4 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026).

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On July 21, 2026, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) providing a preliminary business update for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

The company issued a preliminary business update for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the actual financial details, but the exhibit text was not provided in this filing body. Investors should review the attached press release for specific revenue, earnings, and guidance figures.

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