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Broadcom Inc(AVGO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$351.81
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AVGO

10/28/2026: AVGO (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Broadcom Inc is a major participant in the semiconductor and infrastructure software industries, known for its strategic approach to growth through both organic innovation and significant acquisitions. The company benefits from a strong position in high-speed networking silicon, which is critical for modern data centers, and a growing, high-margin enterprise software portfolio. Its primary opportunity lies in capitalizing on the massive infrastructure investments driving AI development and cloud migration. Key risks include heavy reliance on a few hyperscale customers and the potential for these clients to develop internal silicon alternatives. The stock often suits investors seeking exposure to tech-led growth and reliable, growing dividend income.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitBroadcom offers exposure to long-term secular trends in AI, networking, and cloud computing.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has demonstrated strong upward momentum driven by its role as a key AI infrastructure beneficiary.
Value investorMixed fitWhile cash flows are strong, the stock often trades at a premium due to its growth profile and market position.
Dividend investorStrong fitBroadcom has a consistent history of growing its dividend and provides a competitive yield.
Low-risk investorMixed fitThe stock carries moderate risk due to high customer concentration and exposure to complex M&A integration.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTechnology stocks in the AI infrastructure space are subject to significant market sentiment swings.
Valuation riskMediumHigh expectations for AI growth are priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error.
Competition risk (AI competition)Medium / highMajor hyperscalers are increasingly seeking internal silicon alternatives to reduce reliance on external suppliers.
Business qualityStrongBroadcom operates a highly efficient business model with deep product moats in networking.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company has a strong commitment to shareholder returns via cash dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of large-scale software acquisitions like VMware is critical to long-term performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.69%
Avg. Invested days 47
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AVGO receives a 5-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AVGO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+292.3%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 42.1%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 1.92%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AVGO's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $26.9B (42.1% of revenue). Liquidity is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AVGO's strongest growth driver at +292.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+23.9%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+38.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 79.7% and approximately 98.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.92% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.48%
State Street Corp 4.12%
FMR Inc 3.02%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.66%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AVGO generates approximately $678 of gross profit, $399 of operating income, and $421 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.75% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AVGO has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.63T USD
Price to earnings Ratio 43.72
1Y Target Price 530.14
Price to earnings Ratio 43.72
1Y Target Price 530.14
Volume (30-day avg) 22.5M shares
Beta 1.48
52 Weeks Range 288.95 - 493.28
Updated Date 10/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 288.95 - 493.28
Updated Date 10/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.79%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Networking (Semiconductor)Ethernet switches, routing chips, and controller products.The backbone hardware that powers cloud data center connectivity.
Broadband (Semiconductor)Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cable modem chips.Steady revenue from home and mobile connectivity components.
Infrastructure SoftwareVMware, cybersecurity, and mainframe management tools.Provides recurring revenue and high margins via enterprise software subscriptions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 43.72
Forward PE 17.54
Enterprise Value 1.61T
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.34
Enterprise Value 1.61T
Price to Sales(TTM) 18.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 18.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 30.69
Shares Outstanding 4.77B
Shares Floating 4.72B
Shares Outstanding 4.77B
Shares Floating 4.72B
Percent Insiders 1.92
Percent Institutions 79.71

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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