Milestone Resources Group Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 10.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,206,642 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 115,150 shares during the period. Broadcom accounts for approximately 20.5% of Milestone Resources Group Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its biggest position. Milestone Resources Group Ltd’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $417,619,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of AVGO. Providence First Trust Co grew its position in Broadcom by 1,099.3% in the 3rd quarter. Providence First Trust Co now owns 8,923 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,944,000 after purchasing an additional 8,179 shares during the last quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. grew its position in Broadcom by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 323,587 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $109,492,000 after purchasing an additional 10,786 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its position in Broadcom by 10.7% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 77,411 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,539,000 after purchasing an additional 7,499 shares during the last quarter. Dana Investment Advisors Inc. grew its position in Broadcom by 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. Dana Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 173,759 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $57,325,000 after purchasing an additional 4,442 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc grew its position in Broadcom by 248.2% in the 3rd quarter. Guinness Atkinson Asset Management Inc now owns 26,238 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $8,603,000 after purchasing an additional 18,703 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 76.43% of the company’s stock.
Broadcom Price Performance
NASDAQ AVGO opened at $414.14 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. Broadcom Inc. has a 1 year low of $226.18 and a 1 year high of $442.36. The company has a market cap of $1.96 trillion, a PE ratio of 80.89, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.43. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $373.30 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $356.05.
Broadcom Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 23rd were given a $0.65 dividend. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 23rd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is 50.78%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Erste Group Bank cut shares of Broadcom from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 target price (up from $405.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Friday, May 15th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $490.00 target price (up from $475.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Broadcom from $462.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Broadcom from $475.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $448.10.
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.31, for a total value of $358,310.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 32,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,592,045.12. This represents a 3.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Justine Page sold 2,018 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $353.00, for a total transaction of $712,354.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 18,164 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,411,892. This trade represents a 10.00% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 324,282 shares of company stock worth $106,425,249 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Broadcom News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom’s AI semiconductor business is showing rapid growth, with AI revenue more than doubling and stronger Q2 expectations tied to hyperscale demand. Broadcom Rides on Accelerating Semiconductor Revenues: What’s Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to highlight Broadcom as one of Goldman Sachs’ strongest AI infrastructure bets, reinforcing optimism around its role in AI chips and networking. Why Broadcom (AVGO) Remains One of Goldman’s Strongest AI Infrastructure Bets
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom is expanding its AI ecosystem through a $125 million research and talent hub with Meta and UCLA, plus packaging work with Applied Materials, which could support long-term growth. Broadcom’s AI Research Push Links Chip Packaging Advances To Growth Story
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles and analyst notes point to strong long-term upside, with Broadcom repeatedly described as a durable AI winner and a solid growth stock. Is Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary about Broadcom’s stock price in 2030 reflects bullish long-term AI expectations, but it does not appear to be a near-term catalyst. This Will be Broadcom’s Stock Price In 2030
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market commentary and inflation worries have also been mentioned, but these articles do not identify a Broadcom-specific problem. Inflation Fears Weighed on Broadcom (AVGO) in Q1
- Negative Sentiment: One recent note says Broadcom remains “overcrowded,” suggesting valuation or positioning risk after a strong rally. Broadcom Is Far Too Overcrowded
- Negative Sentiment: Broadcom has also faced some regulatory scrutiny in the EU, which could create headline risk even as AI sentiment stays positive. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Challenges EU Regulators While Barclays Sees AI Upside
About Broadcom
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.
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