Dempze Nancy E boosted its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 134.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,962 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,699 shares during the period. Dempze Nancy E’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $917,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of Broadcom by 1,320.0% during the 4th quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 71 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC raised its holdings in Broadcom by 261.9% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 76 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Networth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 546.2% during the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 84 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Broadcom in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Family CFO Inc bought a new stake in Broadcom in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Broadcom
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Alphabet’s increased AI spending is a major catalyst. Alphabet reportedly plans $195 billion to $205 billion in capital expenditures, while its cloud business posted strong growth. Because Broadcom supplies Alphabet with custom AI processors and related infrastructure, the spending outlook points to potentially higher demand for Broadcom’s technology. Broadcom May Be the Biggest Winner From Alphabet’s Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Custom-silicon demand and new customer wins are strengthening the growth story. Investor commentary highlighted Broadcom’s momentum in custom AI chips, with demand from large technology companies helping drive expectations for continued expansion. Broadcom Rose on Strong Custom Silicon Demand and New Client Wins
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom is viewed as a key beneficiary of data-center infrastructure spending. Analysts and financial writers point to its AI networking, custom accelerators and semiconductor infrastructure products as ways to participate in AI growth beyond the dominant GPU market. 3 Top AI Stocks to Buy Now With Data Center Infrastructure Spending Set to Surge
- Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom’s expanded Samsung relationship may improve supply visibility. J.P. Morgan said Samsung is expected to provide most of Broadcom’s memory needs through 2030, supporting execution but also increasing reliance on a major supplier. Broadcom’s Expanded Samsung Pact Shows AI Trade Is Still All About Memory
- Negative Sentiment: High valuation and AI capital-spending concerns remain the principal risks. With a lofty earnings multiple and the stock below its 50-day average, investors may be sensitive to any evidence that hyperscalers are slowing or reassessing AI investment. Recent coverage frames potential capex fears as a buying opportunity, but the risk could still create volatility. Broadcom’s The Perfect Buy as Capex Fears Materialize
Broadcom Trading Up 0.3%
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a return on equity of 41.61% and a net margin of 38.85%.The firm had revenue of $22.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.58 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Broadcom Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 43.33%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom
In other Broadcom news, Director Harry L. You bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $373.57 per share, with a total value of $373,570.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 38,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,369,743.62. This trade represents a 2.67% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $385.38, for a total transaction of $728,368.20. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 31,326 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,072,413.88. The trade was a 5.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 61,644 shares of company stock worth $24,016,214 in the last quarter. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
AVGO has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $582.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research cut shares of Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $515.00 price target (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $575.00 target price (up from $500.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $525.00 target price on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Twenty-eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Broadcom has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $493.24.
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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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