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In the race for semiconductor supremacy, three giants stand tall: Broadcom Inc AVGO, Micron Technology Inc MU, and Marvell Technology Inc MRVL.
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Much of Broadcom Inc.'s rally this year has been buoyed by market confidence in its competitive advantage in custom ASICs and networking solutions, which are critical in AI infrastructure. But the stock's post-earnings pullback reflects concerns pertaining to the uncertain recovery timeline for Broadcom's non-AI segments, which still account for the bulk of its business. The infrastructure software segment also faces impending risks of maturation, which limits margin expansion and cash flow improvement needed to address the elevated debt exposure acquired from VMware.
AVGO's robust growth through custom silicon along with the increasing networking demand supports the excellent top-line expansion, despite the recent market rotation. The high-margin subscriptions/ services segment and strong enterprise backlog further bolster its long-term prospects, with another dividend raise likely by the end of 2024. Despite the elevated debts from the VMware acquisition, AVGO's rich free cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns make it a compelling high-growth investment thesis.
If you factor out the impact of its VMWare acquisition, Broadcom's recent revenue growth has been weak. Management expects growth to pick up throughout the next year.
Despite renewed enthusiasm for Nvidia's stock and select other hot AI plays, an analyst sees pessimism in many corners of the semiconductor sector.
On Sept. 5, Broadcom Inc. AVGO reported stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its third quarter.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari reiterated a Buy rating on Broadcom Inc AVGO with a price target of $190.
Just over a dozen high-profile companies have announced or completed a stock split this year. More than a half-dozen billionaire investors have been sellers of Nvidia's stock for three straight quarters.
Broadcom's strong financials, AI growth, and diversified portfolio support a "Buy" rating, despite recent stock consolidation and market volatility. AVGO's Q3 revenue reached $13.07 billion, driven by AI-related products, with AI revenue projected to hit $12 billion for the fiscal year. I believe Broadcom's leadership in networking and AI positions it well for sustained growth and market share gains.
After a tough period for some AI stocks, investors have staged a relief rally. At the same time, AI is boosting financial results for some companies in the space.