Burkett Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 3,807 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,318,000. Broadcom comprises 1.3% of Burkett Asset Management Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest position.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Baring Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Baring Financial LLC now owns 1,359 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $470,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the period. Five Oceans Advisors lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Five Oceans Advisors now owns 8,191 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,835,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the period. Planning Alternatives Ltd. ADV lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 1.4% during the third quarter. Planning Alternatives Ltd. ADV now owns 2,168 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $715,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Bell Investment Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 1.9% during the third quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 1,638 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $540,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 11.6% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 299 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $99,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Broadcom
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised or reiterated bullish views after the pullback, including Erste Group increasing its FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates and maintaining a Buy rating, while other reports said Wall Street price targets are still rising despite the selloff. As Shares Fall, Analyst Are Boosting their Broadcom Price Targets
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom continues to be highlighted as a major AI winner, with articles noting strong AI chip demand, large AI bookings, and its growing role in custom AI chips for hyperscale customers. Broadcom’s Post-Earnings Dip Is a Compelling Buying Opportunity
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom announced cash tender offers for certain outstanding debt securities, which may be viewed as a balance-sheet management move that could modestly support investor confidence. Broadcom Inc. Commences Offers to Purchase for Cash Certain of its Outstanding Debt Securities
- Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was also featured in multiple articles calling it a top AI stock in Ken Griffin’s portfolio, reinforcing its reputation as a core AI holding rather than providing a new company-specific catalyst. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Is A Top AI Stock In Ken Griffin’s Portfolio
- Negative Sentiment: The main drag on the stock has been post-earnings skepticism: investors punished Broadcom despite beat-and-raise style results because its AI guidance was seen as too conservative relative to a very rich valuation. Stock Market Today, June 10: Broadcom Falls as Strong AI Quarter Tests Stock’s Premium Valuation
- Negative Sentiment: Some commentators warned that Broadcom’s AI story may have red flags, with concerns that the market is focused too heavily on short-term guidance and premium expectations rather than fundamentals. Broadcom Looks Like A Value (Growth) Trap
Broadcom Stock Performance
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a return on equity of 41.61% and a net margin of 38.85%.The company had revenue of $22.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.58 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Broadcom Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd will be given a $0.65 dividend. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 22nd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.33%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
AVGO has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Erste Group Bank raised Broadcom from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Benchmark lifted their price objective on Broadcom from $485.00 to $545.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $515.00 price objective (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $575.00 target price (up from $500.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Broadcom from $360.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Broadcom has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $490.13.
Read Our Latest Research Report on AVGO
Insider Transactions at Broadcom
In related news, insider Charlie B. Kawwas sold 10,000 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $345.23, for a total value of $3,452,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 787,184 shares in the company, valued at $271,759,532.32. This trade represents a 1.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 50,488 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total value of $16,236,940.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 278,141 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $89,450,145.60. The trade was a 15.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 324,282 shares of company stock valued at $106,425,249. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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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