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AVGO·Broadcom Inc.

$344.21
-2.04 (-0.59%)
Overnight$342.90-1.31 (-0.38%)
High
$345.00
Open
$338.01
Market Cap
1.65T
52W High
$499.12
Low
$334.61
P. Close
$344.21
P/E
43.20
52W Low
$289.97
Fwd P/E
17.75
DailyIQ Est.
$579.33
Inst. Ownership
44.1%
Short Interest
1.17%
Days to Cover
2.3
Div. Yield
0.76%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 21
Div. Growth
6+ yrs
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Sep 2, 2026New outlook issued · tone +4.4 vs prior release · 22 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
46
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
On Oct 13, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warned investors in Singapore that the rapid influx of capital into AI companies could outpace investors’ ability to assess them properly, citing Warren Buffett’s circle‑of‑competence principle and signaling a moderate negative sentiment for the company. On the same day, Broadcom reported third‑quarter AI semiconductor revenue of $16.7 billion and forecast $21.7 billion for the fourth quarter, a 30 % quarterly growth target that creates a clear revenue test tied to Google’s infrastructure investment. Analysts noted that the shares were trading 16.8 % below a growth‑based valuation estimate, suggesting a cushion if the company meets its targets. The market reaction was a modest 0.2 % decline, reflecting cautious sentiment around the upcoming earnings checkpoint. Additionally, on Oct 13, Broadcom’s shares rose amid a broader semiconductor rally that included Nvidia, driven by market optimism rather than a specific corporate announcement. The rally was partly attributed to the launch of Microsoft’s Maia 300 chip, which lifted sector sentiment but did not involve any new guidance or contracts from Broadcom.
LOW TARGET
$216 -37.0%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$528 +53.9%
34 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$660 +92.5%
24 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$215.88 - $660.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
17/35/5/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$579.33 (+69.0%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Website
broadcom.com
Symbol
AVGO
Description
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company specializing in the design and supply of semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions. The company's core business revolves around two primary segments: Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software. Broadcom's value proposition lies in providing essential components for networking, wireless connectivity, and data center infrastructure, serving diverse applications across industries. Their product portfolio includes solutions for enterprise networking, data center servers, and wireless devices, as well as software offerings for private cloud management, cybersecurity, and mainframe operations. With a history dating back to 1961, Broadcom Inc. is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced technology solutions.
Bought (1Y)
1,000 shares
$374K
Sold (1Y)
1,452,688 shares
$537.0M
SAMUELI HENRY-
Gift72,474 shares2026-09-23
SAMUELI HENRY-
Sell11,309 shares2026-09-23
SAMUELI HENRY-
Sell407 shares2026-09-23
SAMUELI HENRY-
Sell22,579 shares2026-09-23
SAMUELI HENRY-
Sell44,618 shares2026-09-23
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90/ 100
Strong bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
67.8%
Net Margin
36.2%
Revenue CAGR
19.1%
Current Ratio
1.71x
Debt / Equity
0.85x
Return on Equity
28.4%
View full financials →
Earnings Summary
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company that designs and supplies semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, operating primarily in the semiconductor and software segments that serve networking, wireless connectivity, and data center infrastructure. In the most recent quarters, Broadcom posted revenue of $15.916 billion in Q4 2024, $15.004 billion in Q1 2025, $15.952 billion in Q2 2025, and $18.015 billion in Q3 2025, reflecting a steady upward trajectory; EPS grew from $1.60 in Q4 2024 to $1.95 in Q3 2025, consistently beating analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters. Historically, the company has maintained a YoY revenue growth rate above 10% over the past five years, with EPS growth outpacing revenue in most periods, and has frequently exceeded street expectations, underscoring a pattern of solid profitability and margin expansion. Recent news highlights Broadcom’s strategic pivot toward high‑margin recurring revenue through its VMware acquisition and a $30 billion chip commitment from Apple, which reinforce its diversified revenue base; the company also announced a new AI networking platform slated for launch in October 2026, signaling continued investment in AI infrastructure.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.23$1.97$2.70$3.43$4.17Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$3.83 - -
Q3'26$3.30$3.32+0.6%
Q2'26$2.40$2.44+1.8%
Q3'25$1.87$1.95+4.3%
Q2'25$1.66$1.69+1.6%
Q1'25$1.57$1.58+0.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$11.9B$18.6B$25.3B$32.0B$38.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$35.6B - -
Q3'26$29.9B$29.6B-1.2%
Q2'26$22.7B$22.2B-2.3%
Q3'25 - $18.0B -
Q2'25 - $16.0B -
Q1'25 - $15.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AVGO Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL46/100
$342.90+$1.10 (0.3%)
Market cap
1.65T
P/E ratio
43.2
Day range
$334.61 – $345.00
News sentiment
42/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$527.59 (+53.9%)
Consensus
Buy · 59 analysts
52-week range+18.3% off low · -31.3% from high
$289.97$499.12
Price $342.90 DailyIQ Est. $579.33

AVGO ranks mid-pack on momentum, neither leading nor lagging its peers by much. A stock this widely held moves on consensus revisions more than on individual catalysts.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into AVGO?

RICH

At today's price, Broadcom Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 55.3% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 13.22% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 23.8% a year, so the market is asking for 31.5 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis AVGO looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
55.3%
Historical FCF CAGR
23.8%
Growth gap
+31.5 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
13.22%
Beta
1.68

Behaviour On Record

What AVGO's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
32.1% 52nd pct
Below its peak
-30.4%
vs 200-day average
-6.7%
Up days (1y)
49%

Broadcom Inc. is currently running 32.1% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AVGO's own 11 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 52nd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 31.5%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AVGO is trading -30.4% below its running peak. Across 11 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -26.3%, and the deepest was -46.9% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -6.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 8th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year AVGO closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 11 years of records, AVGO finished the month higher 8 of 11 times, with a median return of +2.6% and an average of +2.4%. Its strongest month historically has been December at +8.7% on average, its weakest March at -0.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AVGO has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 101 of 2,696 sessions (3.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.1% and -8.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 2,697 daily closes between 2016-02-02 and 2026-10-15, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AVGO's own 11-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AVGO's sector?

Broadcom Inc. sits in the Semiconductors sector, currently ranked 6th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Semiconductors industry group, AVGO ranks 5th of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#6 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
0
Industry rank
#5 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AVGO?

CallsPuts

For Broadcom Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 0 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.77), with at-the-money implied volatility around 49.7%.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.77
ATM implied volatility
49.7%
Total open interest
266,446

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AVGO?

Piper Sandler most recently initiated coverage on Broadcom Inc. to Overweight on Sep 10, 2026 with a price target of $460. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Piper Sandler — Overweight
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 10, 2026Piper SandlerInitiatedOverweight$460
Sep 4, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$500 → $515
Sep 4, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedNeutral$400 → $350
Sep 3, 2026MacquarieUpgradeNeutral → Outperform$490
Sep 3, 2026Raymond JamesMaintainedOutperform$450 → $475
Sep 3, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$582 → $578
Sep 3, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$500 → $475
Sep 3, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$550 → $520
Sep 3, 2026StoneXReiteratedBuy$545
Sep 3, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$502 → $505
Sep 3, 2026RBC CapitalReiteratedSector Perform$400
Sep 3, 2026KeybancReiteratedOverweight$575

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Broadcom Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone66.9/ 100+4.4 vs prior release
Hedging words1.05per 100 words-0.34 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–72

Most important lines

  1. 1

    We delivered non-GAAP operating income growth of 92% year-over-year, as consolidated revenue grew 86% year-over-year to $29.6 billion,” said Amie Thuener, CFO of Broadcom Inc. “Q4 consolidated revenue growth is forecasted to increase 93% year-over-year to $34.8 billion, and we expect to maintain our non-GAAP operating margin at 66%, flat from a year ago.”

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Q3 AI semiconductor revenue of $16.7 billion grew 221% year-over-year, and 54% quarter-over-quarter,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. “In Q4 the momentum continues, and we expect AI semiconductor revenue to accelerate to $21.7 billion, up 236% year-over-year.”

  3. 3

    Revenue of $29.6 billion for the third quarter, up 86 percent from the prior year period

Scores describe the release's wording. They are not a forecast.

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Peers & ETF holders

AVGO peers & ETF holders

SemiconductorsMarket cap · today

Top ETF holdersWeight

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

42/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warned investors in Singapore that the rapid influx of capital into AI companies may outpace investors’ ability to assess them properly. Tan’s remarks suggest that the current AI boom could test investors’ judgment and lead to misallocation of funds. The cautionary tone indicates a moderate negative outlook for Broadcom’s market perception, though no immediate financial impact was disclosed.
What did this article say?
Broadcom (AVGO) reported third‑quarter AI semiconductor revenue of $16.7 billion and forecast $21.7 billion for the fourth quarter, implying a 30% quarterly growth target. The company’s exposure to Google’s infrastructure investment was highlighted, creating a concrete revenue test for investors. Analysts noted the stock was trading 16.8% below its growth‑based valuation estimate, suggesting a cushion if the company meets its targets. The market reaction was a modest 0.2% decline, reflecting cautious sentiment around the upcoming earnings checkpoint.
What did this article say?
Broadcom’s shares rose only 3% year‑to‑date, lagging sharply behind Marvell’s 214% gain. The custom‑chip designer’s performance has drawn investor attention away from Broadcom, which remains a larger but slower‑moving competitor. The market’s focus on Marvell’s rapid upside has highlighted Broadcom’s relative lack of momentum, potentially dampening enthusiasm for its stock. No material corporate action or earnings miss was reported, but the comparative underperformance signals a mild headwind for Broadcom.
What did this article say?
AVGO shares rose following the announcement of Microsoft's new Maia 300 chip and Broadcom's new chip, reflecting sector momentum. The rise was part of a broader semiconductor rally that also lifted Nvidia's shares. The article noted that AVGO's performance was driven by market optimism rather than a specific corporate event. No material guidance changes or contracts were reported. The move underscored the sector's resilience amid competitive developments.
What did this article say?
Broadcom’s 2025 annual report highlighted a strategic pivot toward high‑margin recurring revenue through its VMware acquisition, expanding its software footprint. The company secured a $30 billion chip commitment from Apple and a software‑license agreement with AT&T, reinforcing its diversified revenue base. These moves position Broadcom as a more stable, software‑driven competitor to Qualcomm’s mobile‑centric model, potentially enhancing long‑term valuation.
What did this article say?
Broadcom revealed plans to introduce its major AI networking platform during the OCP Global Summit scheduled for Oct. 12‑15, 2026. The new suite includes Ethernet switches, high‑performance NICs, PCIe components, and next‑generation co‑packaged optics tailored for large AI clusters. The company and partners intended to demonstrate the platform’s capability for hyperscale deployments exceeding 100,000 AI accelerators, underscoring AVGO’s commitment to AI infrastructure growth.
What did this article say?
The article notes that the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF holds 616 positions, with Broadcom (AVGO) comprising 7% of its net assets as of July 31, 2026. It highlights that despite the broad diversification of the fund, a single semiconductor company still represents a significant portion of investors’ exposure. No operational or financial developments concerning AVGO are reported, and the mention serves only to illustrate portfolio composition. The piece provides context for investors monitoring concentration risk but does not indicate any material change for AVGO. Overall, the information is factual and non‑impactful for the company.
What did this article say?
The article compared Broadcom’s high‑margin networking and software business with Intel’s foundry pivot, noting Broadcom’s strong customer concentration and Intel’s negative free cash flow. The comparison highlighted differing growth prospects but did not indicate any material change in Broadcom’s outlook.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $740.41B combined position · 18 adding, 7 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy482,707,30210.42%$167.06B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy398,213,8268.60%$150.43B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy144,359,1733.12%$54.53B2026-08-13
Capital World Investors▲ Buy121,892,8592.63%$46.04B2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy116,394,7952.51%$43.86B2026-08-12
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell113,126,3122.44%$42.73B2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy95,016,1482.05%$35.39B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy79,037,9871.71%$29.86B2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy69,184,3301.49%$26.13B2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell65,970,9881.42%$24.92B2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy61,423,0131.33%$23.20B2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy51,580,7031.11%$19.48B2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy48,192,3791.04%$18.20B2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy39,180,0840.85%$14.80B2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell25,147,5940.54%$9.50B2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell23,017,9930.50%$7.12B2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell19,350,8590.42%$5.96B2026-05-18
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy15,131,6730.33%$5.72B2026-08-04
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy11,332,2600.24%$4.28B2026-08-03
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy6,683,6930.14%$2.52B2026-08-14
Coatue Management LLC▲ Buy5,846,8310.13%$2.21B2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy4,822,7930.10%$1.82B2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy4,196,6560.09%$1.59B2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell4,088,7300.09%$1.54B2026-08-13
Prudential Financial Inc▼ Sell3,970,6420.09%$1.50B2026-08-12
Q2 2026 flow:93.79M sh bought ($35.41B)9.84M sh sold ($3.59B)net +83.94M sh (+$31.82B)
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Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$224.5K est. traded value · 13 buys, 12 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-09-162026-10-12
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-08-262026-09-05
Richard W. AllenHouseGA12▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-08-122026-09-22
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-07-242026-08-06
Richard W. AllenHouseGA12▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-07-142026-08-18
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-272026-05-07
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-132026-05-07
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-312026-04-30
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-03-272026-07-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-252026-04-07
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-262026-03-06
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-122026-03-12
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-092026-03-04
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-292026-02-02
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-01-162026-02-02
David J. TaylorHouseOH02▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-01-082026-01-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-172026-01-12
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-12-112026-01-15
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-11-182025-12-15
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-172025-11-18
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-162026-01-13
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-102025-11-22
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