Stock splits tend to generate a lot of buzz among investors, and Supermicro is no different. Furthermore, the company's robust performance over the past couple of years has fueled an eye-popping surge in the share price, as the stock has gained 433% since early last year (as of this writing).

Dell Technologies stock was climbing on Tuesday after a Mizuho analyst initiated coverage of the shares with an Outperform rating and said the maker of PCs and other hardware has some unique advantages.

Following a terrific start to the year, Super Micro Computer 's ( SMCI 4.59%) stock chart has undergone a stark reversal over the past six months. It has lost close to 60% of its value from its peak, and recent developments seem to have further dented investor confidence in the company.

Super Micro Computer stock has plenty more upside ahead, according to a Needham analyst who expects investors to buy up shares of the server maker, which he thinks will be a successful AI play. Quinn Bolton initiated coverage of Super Micro with a Buy rating and a $600 price target,

Everybody knows that Super Micro Computer Inc. is top dog in the artificial-intelligence server market with a “dominant share,” according to Mizuho Securities — but that doesn’t mean investors should buy the stock.