Why Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Rose 3.45% in 10 Minutes After Q1 Earnings on Nov 3, 2026
Adjusted EPS of $1.81 came in above the $1.23 estimate; revenue of $19.95 billion came in above the $16.39 billion estimate.
- SMCI rose 3.45% in the 10 minutes after the 16:05:52 ET headline, from $31.86 to $32.96.
- MoveSurge measured nine earlier Super Micro Computer headlines with an attributed reaction between Aug 5, 2026 and Nov 2, 2026. The largest was +13.19% in 10 minutes, on Oct 20, 2026.
- 3.67 million shares changed hands in those 10 minutes, 965.2 times the stock's normal volume for that stretch of the session.
16:05:52 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI Volume 965.2× normal in 15 min |
31.86 | 31.86 | 32.76 | 32.96 | +2.83% | +3.45% |
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares rose 3.45% in the 10 minutes after its Q1 results reached the MoveSurge news feed at 16:05:52 ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Adjusted EPS of $1.81 came in above the $1.23 estimate; revenue of $19.95 billion came in above the $16.39 billion estimate.
SMCI in the first 10 minutes
The line that crossed at 16:05:52 ET: “SMCI Q1: adj. EPS 1.81 vs 1.23 est; revenue USD 19.95bln vs USD 16.39bln est”
From a reference price of $31.86 just before the headline, the stock was up 2.83% after one minute and up 3.45%, at $32.96, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 3.67 million shares changed hands in those 10 minutes, 965.2 times the stock's normal volume for that stretch of the session. The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 5 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
Super Micro Computer Q1 results against estimates
| Measure | Reported | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $1.81 | $1.23 | Beat |
| Revenue | $19.95 billion | $16.39 billion | Beat |
Super Micro Computer Q2 guidance
| Measure | New range | Prior range | Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $1.66 to $1.90 | — | $1.14 | — |
| GAAP EPS | $1.59 to $1.83 | — | $1.08 | — |
| Revenue | $19.5 billion to $21.5 billion | — | $17.4 billion | — |
| Revenue | $72 billion to $82 billion | $65 billion to $72 billion | $69.17 billion | Raised |
How SMCI traded after earlier earnings releases
| Report | EPS vs estimate | Revenue vs estimate | First move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | $1.70 vs $0.62 | $11.12 billion vs $12.33 billion | +8.93% in 15 min |
Earlier SMCI headlines and the measured reaction
MoveSurge measured nine earlier Super Micro Computer headlines with an attributed reaction between Aug 5, 2026 and Nov 2, 2026. The largest was +13.19% in 10 minutes, on Oct 20, 2026.
- Oct 30, 2026, 09:39 ET: “Dell falls 7.8%, Hewlett Packard drops 5.5% and Super Micro Computer declines 5.2%” (-0.58% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 30, 2026, 07:29 ET: “Dell falls 11.8%, Hewlett Packard drops 8% and Super Micro Computer declines 6%” (-0.09% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 ET: “Super Micro-backed Argentum AI discusses $5 billion financing for AI chips with a major private credit firm, sources say” (+0.50% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 22, 2026, 04:03 ET: “U.S. chip stocks decline; Intel falls 4.7% and Super Micro Computer drops 4.55%” (+0.59% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 21, 2026, 07:36 ET: “Supermicro (SMCI) collaborates with Nokia (NOKIA FH) to deploy Nvidia (NVDA) Aerial RAN Computer solutions at the network edge for AI services with low latency.” (+0.22% in 10 minutes)
- Oct 20, 2026, 16:30 ET: “Super Micro Computer issues preliminary business update for fiscal 2027 first quarter” (+13.19% in 10 minutes)
Super Micro Computer at a glance
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Computer Manufacturing |
| Market value | $20.62 billion (as of Nov 4, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
How did Super Micro Computer stock react to its Q1 earnings on November 3, 2026?
The stock rose 3.45% in the 10 minutes after its Q1 results crossed at 16:05:52 ET. Adjusted EPS of $1.81 came in above the $1.23 estimate; revenue of $19.95 billion came in above the $16.39 billion estimate.
How far did SMCI move after the headline?
From $31.86 just before the headline to $32.96 10 minutes later, a +3.45% move.
What did Super Micro Computer guide for adjusted EPS?
Adjusted EPS guidance of $1.66 to $1.90; the estimate was $1.14.
What else has moved SMCI stock recently?
The two largest measured reactions before November 3, 2026: Oct 20, 2026, Super Micro Computer issues preliminary business update for fiscal 2027 first quarter (+13.19% in 10 minutes); Oct 22, 2026, U.S. chip stocks decline; Intel falls 4.7% and Super Micro Computer drops 4.55% (+0.59% in 10 minutes).
Sources
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SMCI headline and measured reaction, Nov 3, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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