New York, Jan 20, 2026, 9:37 PM EST — Market closed
- Super Micro Computer dropped 3.77% to end Tuesday at $31.41, trading volume surpassing its 50-day average. 1
- U.S. stocks suffered their largest single-day fall in three months, triggered by fresh worries over tariffs. 2
- IT hardware stocks dropped following Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of the sector to “cautious,” pointing to weaker demand and rising component prices. 3
Super Micro Computer dropped 3.77% to $31.41 on Tuesday, ending a brief two-day rally amid a selloff in tech and hardware stocks that dragged the wider market lower. Volume reached 39.5 million shares, surpassing its 50-day average, according to MarketWatch data. 1
Tuesday’s sell-off wasn’t limited to just one stock—it weighed on the entire market. Wall Street’s major indexes suffered their steepest one-day drop in three months as new tariff threats against Europe stirred up volatility concerns. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell below their 50-day moving averages, a key technical level closely monitored by traders. 2
Hardware struggled today. Morgan Stanley cut its rating on the North American IT hardware sector to “cautious,” citing weaker demand as companies tighten budgets and higher component costs that could pressure margins. Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise each dropped up to 5%, Reuters reported. 3
Super Micro faced additional headwinds from Wall Street, with Citigroup lowering its price target to $39 from $48 while maintaining a neutral rating, according to MT Newswires. 4
Super Micro sells servers and storage gear that rely on memory, processors, and other components with prices that can fluctuate. In a market suddenly more sensitive to tariffs, investors often target companies where costs shift quicker than selling prices.
Some investors think the market might be overreacting. Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, told Reuters he’s “not at the point yet where I’m willing to say” the tariff flare-up “is going to precipitate a correction.” 2
Company-specific risks could push a declining market into deeper trouble. Super Micro has flagged weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, highlighting how operational hiccups can worsen investor jitters. 5
On Wednesday, traders will focus on whether the tech and hardware sell-off continues, and if tariff news keeps stirring cross-asset shifts that push high-beta stocks around.
After the open, all eyes turn to earnings. Nasdaq has Super Micro slated to report on Feb. 24. Investors will be watching closely for details on margins, component costs, and delivery schedules. 6
