As of the latest market session, SMCI stock price target from major analysts sits around $1,050, reflecting bullish sentiment driven by AI server demand. Shares have surged over 220% YTD, with trading volumes consistently above the 30-day average. I’m cautious on IBM right now due to its valuation, even though there is much to like about this stock. Of course, IBM has been around for a long time, and it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s a stalwart, growing technology company, although it doesn’t post the level of revenue increases required to be considered a growth stock. Going back to October 2019, the company’s typical P/E range has been between about 17.5x and 25.1x. Therefore the stock does look a little pricey versus its historical range, suggesting that a buy-the-dip opportunity could surface before too long. Not only has the United States government acquired a multi-billion-dollar stake in Intel Corp. NASDAQ: INTC , but NVIDIA Co. NASDAQ: NVDA has followed suit with its own $5 billion investment. These moves are more than just financial; they represent a strategy to close capacity gaps and expand among leading industry players, securing domestic leadership. Following its latest earnings beat, SMCI stock price target updates reflect increased EPS projections for FY2024, with bullish analysts noting faster-than-expected hyperscale deployment cycles.