Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a diversified global technology company that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company’s semiconductor portfolio encompasses products for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and data center networking, broadband access, and storage. Its solutions include custom and general-purpose integrated circuits for smartphones, data centers, and networking equipment, as well as analog and mixed-signal devices that support complex signal processing applications.

Following its 2016 merger between Avago Technologies and Broadcom Corporation, the combined company has maintained a strategic focus on high-growth markets such as 5G wireless, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). On the software side, Broadcom has expanded through acquisitions to offer enterprise security, mainframe and DevOps solutions, serving businesses seeking to modernize and secure their mission-critical operations. This dual competency in hardware and software sets Broadcom apart as an integrated solutions provider across the digital infrastructure stack.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Broadcom operates research and development centers across North America, Europe and Asia, and maintains strategic partnerships with leading original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers and telecommunications carriers worldwide. Its global footprint enables close collaboration with customers and rapid scaling of production to meet surging demand for high-performance chips and software services in data-intensive industries.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan, Broadcom has pursued a disciplined approach to innovation and portfolio management. The company’s executive team brings a blend of semiconductor engineering expertise and enterprise software experience, driving an agenda that balances customer-centric product development with rigorous operational execution. As Broadcom continues to invest in emerging technologies, it remains focused on delivering integrated solutions that address the evolving needs of hyperscale data centers, service providers and connected device markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $270.12 to $275.80
• 50-Day Range: $191.17 to $275.65
• 52-Week Range: $128.50 to $277.71
• Volume: 10.59 million shs
• Average Volume: 28.64 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.29 trillion
• P/E Ratio: 102.95
• Dividend Yield: 0.86%
• Price Target: $281.46
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Broadcom Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Broadcom scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 70th out of 1,998 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Broadcom has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.03, and is based on 26 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Broadcom has been the subject of 21 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.59%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Broadcom are expected to grow by 18.59% in the coming year, from $5.38 to $6.38 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Broadcom is 102.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Broadcom is 102.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 46.39.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Broadcom has a PEG Ratio of 1.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Broadcom has a P/B Ratio of 18.57. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.95% of the float of Broadcom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Broadcom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Broadcom has recently decreased by 10.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Broadcom has a dividend yield of 0.86%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Broadcom has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Broadcom is 88.39%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Broadcom will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.99% next year. This indicates that Broadcom will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.47

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.95% of the float of Broadcom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Broadcom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Broadcom has recently decreased by 10.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.38

News Sentiment

Broadcom has a news sentiment score of 1.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 165 news articles for Broadcom this week, compared to 99 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

381 people have searched for AVGO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 39% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

136 people have added Broadcom to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Broadcom insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $221,433,761.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of Broadcom is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

76.43% of the stock of Broadcom is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVGO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVGO shares performed this year?

Broadcom's stock was trading at $231.84 at the start of the year. Since then, AVGO shares have increased by 18.6% and is now trading at $274.8650.

How were Broadcom's earnings last quarter?

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June, 5th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.01. The firm's revenue was up 20.2% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Broadcom's stock split?

Shares of Broadcom split on Monday, July 15th 2024.The 10-1 split was announced on Wednesday, June 12th 2024. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, July 12th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 1,000 shares after the split.

How will Broadcom's stock buyback program work?

Broadcom's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Monday, April 7th 2025, which permits the company to buy back $10,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 1.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Broadcom have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Broadcom: AppNeta, Bay Dynamics, NortonLifeLock, Camel Expeditionary, Brocade Communications Systems, MagnaCom, BroadLogic Network Technologies, and more.

Who are Broadcom's major shareholders?

Broadcom's top institutional shareholders include LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI (0.01%), Cullen Investment Group LTD., Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. and First Financial Bank Trust Division. Insiders that own company stock include Henry Samueli, Charlie B Kawwas, Hock E Tan, Mark David Brazeal, Kirsten M Spears, Check Kian Low, Gayla J Delly, Justine Page, Raul J Fernandez, Diane M Bryant and Kenneth Hao.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Broadcom?

Shares of AVGO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Broadcom own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Broadcom investors own include BlackRock (BLK), ServiceNow (NOW), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) and Tesla (TSLA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/05/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC COMP - SEMIC
• Sub-Industry: Semiconductors
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AVGO
• CIK: 1730168
• Web: www.broadcom.com
• Phone: (408) 433-8000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 37,000
• Year Founded: 1961

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $281.46
• High Stock Price Target: $400.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $190.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.03
• Research Coverage: 29 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.67
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 102.95
• Forward P/E Ratio: 51.09
• P/E Growth: 1.92
• Net Income: $5.90 billion
• Net Margins: 22.64%
• Pretax Margin: 30.05%
• Return on Equity: 35.49%
• Return on Assets: 14.58%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.89
• Current Ratio: 1.08
• Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $51.57 billion
• Price / Sales: 25.07
• Cash Flow: $6.10 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 45.06
• Book Value: $14.80 per share
• Price / Book: 18.57

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,703,470,000
• Free Float: 4,609,402,000
• Market Cap: $1.29 trillion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.12