Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares gained on Wednesday morning following the announcement of a successful joint demonstration aimed at stabilizing the electric grid.
In collaboration with CPower Energy and Bentaus, the test proved that AI compute infrastructure can function as a high-speed “Virtual Power Plant” (VPP) to manage surging power demands.
Breakthrough in Grid-Interactive AI Load
The demonstration involved dispatching real-time electricity market signals from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) through the Bentaus orchestration platform to Supermicro-managed GPU infrastructure. The system responded to a full dispatch signal cycle in under 20 milliseconds.
Expansion and Technical Sentiment
The energy efficiency milestone comes as Supermicro explores a “Make In India” initiative to align with global demand and local government policies.
Despite a “massive” second-quarter earnings beat — reporting 69 cents per share on $12.68 billion in revenue.
Short interest in Super Micro Computer rose in the latest reporting period, climbing from 87.77 million to 91.82 million shares, representing 20.3% of the public float. At the recent average daily trading volume of 33.32 million shares, it would take about 2.8 days for short sellers to cover their positions.
Benzinga Edge Rankings
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Super Micro Computer, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
Value: Strong (Score: 80.4/100) — Indicates a strong value proposition relative to peers. Growth: Strong (Score: 81.13/100) — Demonstrates robust growth potential. Quality: Strong (Score: 98.43/100) — High-quality metrics surpassing most competitors. Momentum: Weak (Score: 7.13) — Stock is underperforming the broader market.
SMCI Price Action: Super Micro Computer shares were up 4.69% at $32.59 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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