Super Micro Computer shares drop after outlook slashed

Super Micro Computer Inc. shares dropped in the extended session Monday after the computer server and storage maker cut its outlook. Super Micro shares plunged 18% to $21.55 after hours. The company said it expects fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 15 cents to 17 cents a share on revenue of $520 million to $524 million, down from its previous estimated range of earnings of 46 cents to 58 cents a share on revenue $580 million to $640 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated earnings of 50 cents a share on revenue of $599.5 million. The company also announced a $100 million share buyback program.

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