(Reuters) -AI server maker Super Micro Computer said on Tuesday it cut expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit, blaming a delay in customer spending, sending shares down more than 16% in extended trading.

Super Micro Computer shares plunged in extended trading Tuesday after the company published preliminary quarterly results below its prior forecast.

Super Micro issued preliminary results on Tuesday that were well below analysts' estimates. It's another blow for the server maker, which last year had to contend with delayed financial filings and short-seller reports.