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.

Super Micro's first-mover advantage could make it a significant beneficiary to growing AI investments, Needham says. Here's what investors need to know.

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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,

FactSet tracks 64 analyst ratings on the chip designer's stock. And 51 of them rate Nvidia a buy in that system -- the highest available grade, equivalent to a strong buy on most rating platforms. Nine more call Nvidia an overweight opportunity, and the last four have settled for a hold. None of the 64 financial firms are going below that level.