Now, as the Supermicro operation approaches, you may be wondering if it's a better idea to get in on the stock right away, prior to the split, or if you should buy once the operation is complete. Let's take a look at what history has to say.

Super Micro Computer shares are likely to remain in the spotlight this week after gaining more than 4% on Friday and ahead of a stock split that takes effect next week. Since setting their record high in early March,

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock price has suffered a harsh reversal in the past few months as concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and its business have emerged. It retreated to a low of $457 on Monday,

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).