Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Financing
Purchase of capped calls
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Purchase of capped calls increased by 412.8% to $182.22M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 412.8%, from $35.54M to $182.22M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Aug 28, 2025
How to read this metric
Indicates active management of potential dilution from convertible debt instruments.
Detailed definition
Cash outflows for the purchase of capped call options, often used in conjunction with convertible debt offerings to miti...
Peer comparison
Commonly used by companies issuing convertible notes to manage equity dilution risk.
Metric ID:
financing_payments_for_capped_call_transactionsHistorical Data
10 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $35.54M | $35.54M | $35.54M | $35.54M | $182.22M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +412.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +412.8% |
Range$0.00 – $182.22M
Avg YoY Growth+412.8%
Median YoY Growth+412.8%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s purchase of capped calls?
- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported purchase of capped calls of $182.22M in Q2 2025.
- How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s purchase of capped calls changed year-over-year?
- Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s purchase of capped calls increased by 412.8% year-over-year, from $35.54M to $182.22M.
- What does purchase of capped calls mean?
- Cash spent on financial derivatives to hedge against stock price increases.