Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA raised its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 1.9% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 205,538 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,929 shares during the quarter. Broadcom comprises 2.4% of Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA’s holdings, making the stock its 6th biggest position. Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $63,616,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in Broadcom by 1,320.0% during the fourth quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 71 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares during the period. SWAN Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Broadcom by 261.9% in the fourth quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 76 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Networth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Broadcom by 546.2% in 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. acquired a new position in shares of Broadcom during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Family CFO Inc acquired a new position in shares of Broadcom during the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors own 76.43% of the company’s stock.
Broadcom Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ AVGO opened at $383.22 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.82 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.87, a PEG ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.45. Broadcom Inc. has a one year low of $281.61 and a one year high of $495.00. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $396.67 and a 200 day simple moving average of $367.13. The company has a current ratio of 2.24, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.
Broadcom Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 22nd. Broadcom’s payout ratio is 43.33%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research firms have issued reports on AVGO. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 target price (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $550.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Broadcom from $500.00 to $580.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $490.00 price objective (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 28th. 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, Broadcom presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $493.24.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom
In other Broadcom news, Director Harry L. You bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $373.57 per share, with a total value of $373,570.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 38,466 shares in the company, valued at $14,369,743.62. The trade was a 2.67% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Justine Page sold 1,602 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $373.86, for a total transaction of $598,923.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 17,426 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,514,884.36. This trade represents a 8.42% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 61,644 shares of company stock worth $24,016,214. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines 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
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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