What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs?

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported inventory write-downs of $70.16M in Q1 2026.

How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs changed year-over-year?

Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs decreased by 43.9% year-over-year, from $125.02M to $70.16M.

What does inventory write-downs mean?

A non-cash expense recorded when inventory becomes obsolete or loses value.

Inventory write-downs

Super Micro Computer, Inc. Inventory write-downs decreased by 47.2% to $70.16M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 43.9%, from $125.02M to $70.16M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ3 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests poor inventory management, product obsolescence, or weakening demand for specific product lines.

Detailed definition

Inventory write-downs occur when the carrying value of inventory exceeds its net realizable value due to obsolescence or...

Peer comparison

High in fast-moving technology sectors; peers in semiconductor testing monitor this closely to manage supply chain efficiency.

Metric ID: operating_inventory_write_down

Historical Data

14 periods

	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q1 '26	Q2 '26	Q3 '26
Value	$1.96M	$3.48M	$213.00K	$10.18M	$1.22M	$9.63M	$15.80M	$6.02M	$9.16M	$24.88M	$125.02M	$36.20M	$132.90M	$70.16M
QoQ Change	—	+77.4%	-93.9%	>999%	-88.1%	+692.2%	+64.1%	-61.9%	+52.1%	+171.7%	+402.6%	-71.0%	+267.1%	-47.2%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-38.0%	+176.7%	>999%	-40.9%	—	—	—	+295.4%	+434.3%	-43.9%

Range$213.00K – $132.90M

CAGR+200.6%

Avg YoY Growth>999%

Median YoY Growth+176.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs?: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported inventory write-downs of $70.16M in Q1 2026.
How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs changed year-over-year?: Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s inventory write-downs decreased by 43.9% year-over-year, from $125.02M to $70.16M.
What does inventory write-downs mean?: A non-cash expense recorded when inventory becomes obsolete or loses value.