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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Reports $1.70 EPS, Revenue of $11.1 Billion
Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) announced a fourth quarter profit with adjusted earnings per share of $1.70, surpassing the $0.92 expected by analysts. Revenue reached $11.1 billion, up from $10.2 billion in the previous quarter but below the $11.6 billion forecast. Gross margin increased to 17.5% compared to 9.9% in the prior quarter. The company anticipates first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue between $14.5 billion and $15.5 billion, and full fiscal year revenue projections range from $65 billion to $72 billion, indicating robust demand and order growth.
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Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Posts $614.4M Sales and 58.3% Margin
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reported a gross margin of 58.3% for Q2, an increase of over nine percentage points from the previous year. This margin growth was attributed to approximately 980 basis points due to US tariff refunds. Net sales rose 2% year-on-year to $614.4 million, with operating income at $30.9 million, compared to a $23.6 million loss in the same quarter last year. Looking ahead, Columbia projects net sales for the 2026 financial year to increase by 1% to 3%, projecting earnings per share growth to between $4.45 and $4.90, which may influence investor sentiment positively.
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Faces $78B Revenue and 75% Margin Expectations
NVIDIA (NVDA) is set to release fiscal Q1 2027 results, guiding revenue to approximately $78 billion, with market expectations reaching $80 billion. The non-GAAP gross margin is targeted at 75%, which is critical as Q4 FY26 reported a gross margin of 75.2%. The stock trades at $220.61, implying a market cap nearing $5.7 trillion, and has appreciated 18% year-to-date. The upcoming results will be pivotal as pressures on pricing and margins from competitors and market dynamics could affect future performance.
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