Entropy Technologies LP Takes $16.36 Million Position in Broadcom Inc. $AVGO

Entropy Technologies LP bought a new position in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 52,841 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $16,355,000. Broadcom accounts for about 0.8% of Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AVGO. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC lifted its position in 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 during the period. SWAN Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 261.9% in the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 76 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Networth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 546.2% in the first quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 84 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the period. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Family CFO Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.43% of the company’s stock.

Broadcom Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ AVGO opened at $383.22 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a current ratio of 2.24. Broadcom Inc. has a one year low of $281.61 and a one year high of $495.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.82 trillion, a P/E ratio of 63.87, a PEG ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.45. The company’s fifty day moving average is $396.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $367.13.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 41.61%. The business had revenue of $22.19 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.58 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Broadcom Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced 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. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 22nd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is presently 43.33%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Broadcom from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. UBS Group set a $485.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Benchmark raised their target price on shares of Broadcom from $485.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $525.00 target price on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 18th. Twenty-eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $493.24.

Insider Activity at Broadcom

In other news, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 25,000 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $401.33, for a total transaction of $10,033,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 194,989 shares in the company, valued at approximately $78,254,935.37. This trade represents a 11.36% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $385.38, for a total transaction of $728,368.20. Following the sale, the director owned 31,326 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,072,413.88. The trade was a 5.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 61,644 shares of company stock valued at $24,016,214. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Broadcom News

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 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.