Question · Q1 2026
MP, on behalf of Samik Chatterjee from JPMorgan, asked about the primary driver for Super Micro's increased revenue guidance, specifically whether it's chipset availability or market share expansion. MP also inquired about the timeline for Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS) to materially impact gross margins, initial customer feedback, and competitive landscape.
Answer
Charles Liang, Founder, President, and CEO, explained that NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra availability and increased allocation are key drivers for the huge volume ramp-up, contributing to the $10.5 billion quarterly estimate. He also highlighted DCBBS as a strategy to move more value to the market. Regarding DCBBS, Mr. Liang noted strong customer reception, with large accounts already ordering components, and expects it to speed up data center deployment, save costs, and offer 20%+ profit margins, anticipating a rapid ramp-up.