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AVGO vs. AAPL, AMD, AMZN, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Broadcom stock or one of its competitors? Broadcom's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Amazon.com (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Broadcom compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Apple had 59 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 369 mentions for Apple and 310 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Apple's score of 0.62 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
169 Very Positive mention(s)
59 Positive mention(s)
83 Neutral mention(s)
36 Negative mention(s)
17 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Broadcom
218 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Broadcom. Apple is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$416.16B11.28$112.01B$8.7236.89
Broadcom$63.89B26.44$23.13B$6.0059.18

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Apple pays out 12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $330.61, indicating a potential upside of 2.78%. Broadcom has a consensus target price of $501.77, indicating a potential upside of 41.31%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
4 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.51
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Apple has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.62%. Apple's return on equity of 135.46% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.62% 135.46% 34.11%
Broadcom 42.94%50.76%24.29%

Summary

Broadcom beats Apple on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadcom compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability and dividends.

76.4% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom presently has a consensus price target of $501.77, indicating a potential upside of 41.31%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus price target of $553.72, indicating a potential upside of 17.46%. Given Broadcom's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 15.58%. Broadcom's return on equity of 50.76% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom42.94% 50.76% 24.29%
Advanced Micro Devices 15.58%12.30%9.89%

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Broadcom is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Micro Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$63.89B26.44$23.13B$6.0059.18
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B22.22$4.34B$3.89121.18

Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, meaning that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 100 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Broadcom and 210 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Advanced Micro Devices' score of 1.18 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
218 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Micro Devices
159 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Broadcom beats Advanced Micro Devices on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadcom compare to Amazon.com?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than Broadcom. Amazon.com is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$63.89B26.44$23.13B$6.0059.18
Amazon.com$716.92B3.88$77.67B$12.4320.75

76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom has a net margin of 42.94% compared to Amazon.com's net margin of 17.44%. Broadcom's return on equity of 50.76% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom42.94% 50.76% 24.29%
Amazon.com 17.44%18.00%8.97%

Broadcom currently has a consensus target price of $501.77, indicating a potential upside of 41.31%. Amazon.com has a consensus target price of $323.26, indicating a potential upside of 25.30%. Given Broadcom's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Amazon.com.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
56 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.98

Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amazon.com has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 58 more articles in the media than Amazon.com. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Broadcom and 252 mentions for Amazon.com. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Amazon.com's score of 0.78 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
218 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Amazon.com
135 Very Positive mention(s)
38 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
33 Negative mention(s)
11 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Broadcom beats Amazon.com on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadcom compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 45 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Broadcom and 265 mentions for Alphabet. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Alphabet's score of 0.80 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
172 Very Positive mention(s)
22 Positive mention(s)
39 Neutral mention(s)
23 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Broadcom
218 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Broadcom. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.24$132.17B$19.9116.93
Broadcom$63.89B26.44$23.13B$6.0059.18

Alphabet currently has a consensus price target of $415.55, indicating a potential upside of 23.26%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $501.77, indicating a potential upside of 41.31%. Given Broadcom's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Broadcom's net margin of 42.94%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Broadcom 42.94%50.76%24.29%

Alphabet has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet and Broadcom tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Broadcom compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Alphabet presently has a consensus price target of $420.19, indicating a potential upside of 23.34%. Broadcom has a consensus price target of $501.77, indicating a potential upside of 41.31%. Given Broadcom's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
45 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

In the previous week, Broadcom had 130 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 310 mentions for Broadcom and 180 mentions for Alphabet. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Alphabet's score of 0.82 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
115 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
35 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Broadcom
218 Very Positive mention(s)
21 Positive mention(s)
38 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Broadcom pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Broadcom has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Broadcom. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.34$132.17B$19.9117.11
Broadcom$63.89B26.44$23.13B$6.0059.18

Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Alphabet has a net margin of 54.77% compared to Broadcom's net margin of 42.94%. Alphabet's return on equity of 51.32% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet54.77% 51.32% 35.42%
Broadcom 42.94%50.76%24.29%

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.4% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Broadcom shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alphabet beats Broadcom on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AVGO vs. The Competition

MetricBroadcomSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.69T$110.23B$29.93B$12.90B
Dividend Yield0.71%1.62%2.73%8.56%
P/E Ratio45.4274.5375.9225.29
Price / Sales26.4489.37593.3398.03
Price / Cash47.6760.7447.3252.26
Price / Book20.709.599.276.14
Net Income$23.13B$1.85B$678.51M$348.90M
7 Day Performance-3.72%0.35%-0.80%-0.35%
1 Month Performance-15.08%-4.76%-1.07%0.54%
1 Year Performance16.00%100.27%187.01%15.18%

Broadcom Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AVGO
Broadcom
5 of 5 stars
$356.09
-0.3%
$501.77
+40.9%
+18.1%$1.69T$63.89B45.4833,000
AAPL
Apple
4.2497 of 5 stars
$314.58
+0.4%
$330.53
+5.1%
+37.6%$4.57T$466.82B36.08166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
4.0012 of 5 stars
$476.67
-0.9%
$553.72
+16.2%
+181.4%$785.11B$34.64B122.5431,000
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8621 of 5 stars
$256.26
-1.5%
$322.39
+25.8%
+14.6%$2.81T$716.92B20.621,576,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.7972 of 5 stars
$337.71
-0.4%
$415.55
+23.0%
+46.7%$4.15T$402.84B16.96190,200

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This page (NASDAQ:AVGO) was last updated on 9/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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