Investors who missed out on Broadcom's NASDAQ: AVGO first post-stock-split dip have another opportunity. Down 10% following its Q3 results and guidance, it is a knee-jerk move driven by market sentiment and not operational quality, which is superb and sets up the market for a trend-following entry.
It's pretty unnerving to buy the dip as we enter a historically bad month for the stock market.
There are two ways to gauge analysts' views about these stocks. The rankings for Nvidia, Broadcom, and Supermicro are different based on which method is used.
Stock-split euphoria has been a driving force behind Wall Street's march to new highs in 2024. Nvidia and Broadcom were the two most-anticipated stock splits this year.
Broadcom's stock skidded 10% on Friday despite strong Q3 earnings and a beat on the top/bottom line. The company's robust AI-driven growth, high gross margins, and free cash flow profitability reduce investment risks. Broadcom's valuation has become more attractive, now trading at a forward P/E ratio of 22X, down from near-30X earlier this year.
Broadcom's stock dropped 10% following a strong 3Q FY2024 earnings result, driven by disappointing 4Q revenue guidance. AI-related revenue showed robust growth, with a 174% YoY increase in 3Q and an optimistic outlook for 4Q and FY2025. The company experienced a deceleration in revenue growth to 4% YoY, excluding VMware's contribution in 3Q, which also results in negative GAAP EPS due to acquisition-related costs.
Nvidia is the biggest player in the chip world right now, but rising competition looms. Super Micro Computer is a close ally of Nvidia, but its business may not be as lucrative as investors think.
Broadcom's Q3 FY24 earnings report showed strong AI revenue growth and successful VMware integration, despite non-AI revenue dragging performance. The company's Infrastructure Solutions segment, boosted by VMware, saw significant growth, while Semiconductor Solutions faced declines in non-AI segments. CEO Hock Tan indicated non-AI revenue deceleration has bottomed, but the stock dropped 10% post-earnings report.
Broadcom isn't growing as fast as Nvidia, but it could provide a steadier ride. The company has a diversified business that acts as a foundation of the chip industry.
Broadcom should continue to benefit from its AI chips. CrowdStrike's use of AI is helping it maintain a leading position in cybersecurity.
The real cause for Broadcom's stock decline could be an expensive valuation.
Broadcom maintains a crucial position in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, which should continue to fuel robust results. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) are the gold standard for AI processing.