Broadcom Inc. $AVGO is Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund’s 8th Largest Position

Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund lifted its position in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 2.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 707,703 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,713 shares during the period. Broadcom accounts for about 2.0% of Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund’s holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest position. Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $233,478,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eagle Global Advisors LLC increased its stake in Broadcom by 960.5% in the 3rd quarter. Eagle Global Advisors LLC now owns 29,800 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $9,831,000 after buying an additional 26,990 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 90.6% in the third quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 21,106 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,963,000 after acquiring an additional 10,031 shares in the last quarter. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 3.2% in the third quarter. OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd now owns 208,873 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $69,136,000 after acquiring an additional 6,529 shares in the last quarter. Sunbeam Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Broadcom by 4.1% during the third quarter. Sunbeam Capital Management LLC now owns 8,328 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,747,000 after acquiring an additional 325 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blalock Williams LLC bought a new stake in Broadcom during the third quarter worth $905,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Broadcom Stock Down 5.4%

AVGO opened at $332.60 on Wednesday. Broadcom Inc. has a 12 month low of $138.10 and a 12 month high of $414.61. The company has a market cap of $1.58 trillion, a PE ratio of 69.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The company has a 50 day moving average of $358.46 and a 200 day moving average of $335.10.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.87 by $0.08. Broadcom had a return on equity of 37.45% and a net margin of 36.20%.The firm had revenue of $18.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.42 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Broadcom Inc. will post 5.38 EPS for the current year.

Broadcom Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were paid a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is an increase from Broadcom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.59. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is 54.62%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Henry Samueli sold 320,316 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $400.53, for a total value of $128,296,167.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 37,326,540 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,950,399,066.20. This trade represents a 0.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Hock E. Tan sold 130,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $326.02, for a total transaction of $42,382,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 595,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $194,189,900.76. This represents a 17.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 779,901 shares of company stock worth $284,069,237 over the last quarter. 2.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Robert W. Baird set a $420.00 price objective on Broadcom in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Evercore ISI increased their price target on shares of Broadcom from $342.00 to $403.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom in a report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $370.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities increased their target price on shares of Broadcom from $400.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $438.61.

Broadcom News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citi and other sell‑side firms remain bullish on AVGO thanks to accelerating AI chip and networking sales and a strong backlog; elevated price targets are supporting investor conviction. Nvidia, Broadcom, NXP, Analog Devices are Citi’s top picks going into earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts have upgraded or reiterated bullish ratings (Wells Fargo, Mizuho, others) and some firms cite a $430–$480+ range of price targets — reinforcing medium‑term upside tied to AI demand. Why Wells Fargo just turned more bullish on Broadcom (AVGO)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Broadcom’s strong Q4 backlog and VMware synergies, supporting longer‑term revenue and margin expansion expectations tied to AI infrastructure. Assessing Broadcom (AVGO) Valuation After Strong Backlog And AI Driven Growth Expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Social and aggregator sites show heavy attention on AVGO for AI deals and institutional flows; chatter is mixed (bullish on deals, cautious on sustainability). This keeps sentiment volatile but not decisively one‑way. Broadcom Inc. Stock (AVGO) Opinions on AI Deals and Geopolitical Risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative pieces weighing Broadcom versus peers (e.g., Nvidia) may redirect momentum between mega‑cap AI names, prompting rotation rather than a company‑specific thesis. Will Nvidia Break $300 in 2026 or Should You Buy Broadcom Stock Instead?
• Negative Sentiment: RBC’s initiation at Sector Perform specifically calls out margin and valuation risks despite AI upside — a notable cautious institutional voice that likely pressured the stock today. RBC initiates Broadcom (AVGO) at sector perform, flags margin and valuation risks despite AI upside
• Negative Sentiment: High reported insider selling (many executives selling shares recently) amplified by social posts and data aggregators is heightening short‑term concern and likely contributed to heavier selling volume. Broadcom Inc. Stock (AVGO) Opinions on AI Deals and Geopolitical Risks

Broadcom Company Profile

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.