Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$191.05 -0.12 (-0.06%)

As of 03:04 PM Eastern

Broadcom - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
25

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Broadcom in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 27 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 25 have given a buy rating for AVGO.

Consensus Price Target

$229.48
20.12% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Broadcom, the average price target is $229.48. The highest price target for AVGO is $300.00, while the lowest price target for AVGO is $170.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.12% from the current price of $191.05.

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AVGO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/30/24 to 4/30/25	1 Month Ago 3/31/24 to 3/31/25	3 Months Ago 1/31/24 to 1/30/25	1 Year Ago 5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	25 Buy rating(s)	25 Buy rating(s)	24 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$229.48	$231.48	$225.04	$128.54
Forecasted Upside	20.12% Upside	38.25% Upside	4.35% Upside	-1.14% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

AVGO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AVGO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Broadcom Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Broadcom	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.93	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.04% Upside	134.26% Upside	20.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AVGO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/22/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Tom O'Malley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $215.00	+27.34%
4/16/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Vivek Arya Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $240.00	+34.12%
4/11/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Christopher Danely Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$220.00 ➝ $210.00	+15.42%
3/7/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$246.00 ➝ $260.00	+38.50%
3/7/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Naji Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
3/7/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Rakesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$260.00 ➝ $250.00	+35.02%
3/7/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Prisco Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $300.00	+62.02%
3/7/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	William Stein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $267.00	+44.20%
3/7/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Vinh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $275.00	+45.46%
3/7/2025	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Hans Mosesmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $250.00	+39.31%
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3/7/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Cody Acree Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $255.00	+42.10%
12/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $250.00	+12.46%
12/13/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$205.00 ➝ $225.00	+1.93%
12/13/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$201.00 ➝ $250.00	+38.38%
12/13/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$200.00 ➝ $225.00	+24.54%
12/13/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Buchalter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$210.00 ➝ $240.00	+32.85%
12/13/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $240.00	+32.85%
12/13/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $250.00	+38.38%
12/13/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$195.00 ➝ $210.00	+16.24%
12/3/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	F. Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
11/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $200.00	+16.61%
9/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $190.00	+24.33%
7/16/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$2,000.00 ➝ $200.00	+19.67%
6/13/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$143.00 ➝ $170.00	+0.37%
6/13/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $195.00	+16.07%
6/3/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Reitzes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$185.00	+41.45%
12/8/2023	Summit Insights Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
9/1/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$89.00 ➝ $100.00	+8.36%
9/1/2023	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$3.30 ➝ $4.40	-95.23%
7/19/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform

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Should I Buy Broadcom Stock? AVGO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Broadcom pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Broadcom
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Broadcom:

The current stock price is around $169.58, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the semiconductor sector.
Broadcom has received multiple "outperform" and "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
The company recently announced a significant stock buyback plan, allowing for the repurchase of $10 billion in shares, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
Broadcom has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.39%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in volatile markets.
With a market capitalization of around $797.36 billion, Broadcom is a major player in the semiconductor industry, which is expected to grow due to increasing demand for advanced technologies.

Broadcom
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Broadcom for these reasons:

The company's high P/E ratio of 138.32 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Broadcom's dividend payout ratio is currently at 113.46%, indicating that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term.
Recent insider selling, with significant shares sold by directors, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological changes, which could impact Broadcom's market position and profitability.
Broadcom's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98 indicates a relatively high level of debt, which could pose risks if the company faces financial challenges or economic downturns.

AVGO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Broadcom is $229.48, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $170.00.
: 27 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Broadcom in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 25 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVGO shares.
: According to analysts, Broadcom's stock has a predicted upside of 20.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Broadcom has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Rosenblatt Securities, Truist Financial, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Broadcom more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Broadcom is 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how AVGO compares to other companies.

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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Forecast & Price Target