Prudential PLC raised its position in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 0.6% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 522,432 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,093 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up approximately 1.4% of Prudential PLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Prudential PLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $180,814,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Miller Global Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Broadcom in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new position in Broadcom during the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Family CFO Inc purchased a new stake in Broadcom in the fourth quarter valued at about $35,000. PayPay Securities Corp boosted its holdings in Broadcom by 88.9% in the fourth quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 119 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth about $45,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Broadcom Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ AVGO opened at $385.73 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $396.22 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $362.04. The stock has a market cap of $1.83 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 64.29, a PEG ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.41. 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 Inc. has a 12 month low of $241.11 and a 12 month high of $495.00.
Broadcom Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 22nd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 43.33%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $490.00 price objective (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Broadcom from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $515.00 price objective (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Thursday. Benchmark upped their target price on Broadcom from $485.00 to $545.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Broadcom from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Broadcom has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $490.13.
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Key Headlines Impacting Broadcom
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom posted record quarterly revenue, beat earnings estimates, and said AI semiconductor demand remains strong, supporting the long-term growth story. Broadcom Q2 Earnings Surpasses Estimates, Revenues Surge Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain bullish and raised price targets after the pullback, arguing the market is overreacting to expectations rather than fundamentals. Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy Broadcom dip with still AI revenue trajectory intact
- Positive Sentiment: Management still expects AI revenue to reach $56 billion in fiscal 2026 and more than $100 billion in fiscal 2027, keeping the longer-term AI thesis intact. AVGO Shares Drop 13% Post Q2 Results: Buy, Sell or Hold on the Dip?
- Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom also declared a quarterly dividend, which is supportive for income investors but not a major near-term stock driver.
- Negative Sentiment: The stock is under pressure because the AI outlook, while strong, was not upgraded enough to satisfy investors who had priced in an even bigger upside surprise. Broadcom’s sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble
- Negative Sentiment: The disappointment has spilled over into the semiconductor sector, pressuring peers such as AMD, Intel, Micron, and Marvell as investors reassess AI trade valuations. Intel, AMD stocks slide again in aftermath of Broadcom’s weak outlook
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 50,488 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total transaction of $16,236,940.80. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 278,141 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $89,450,145.60. This trade represents a 15.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider S. Ram Velaga sold 38,841 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total value of $12,491,265.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 96,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,920,875.20. This represents a 28.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 324,282 shares of company stock worth $106,425,249. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Broadcom Company Profile
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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