Broadcom Beats Earnings Estimates as AI Revenue Triples

Broadcom (AVGO), one of America’s premier semiconductor companies, announced Q4 earnings results Thursday afternoon and beat analyst earnings estimates by 2%.Broadcom reported record fiscal year 2024 revenue of $51.6 billion, a 44% year-over-year increase, driven by a 220% surge in AI-related revenue to $12.2 billion and strong performances in semiconductor and infrastructure software segments. Adjusted EBITDA rose 37% to $31.9 billion, with free cash flow reaching $21.9 billion. In response to its strong financial performance, Broadcom announced an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.59 per share for fiscal 2025, marking the fourteenth consecutive annual dividend increase since 2011.Broadcom stock has been on a tear this year climbing 95% and breaking out to all-time highs following the banner report. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, but I would not be surprised to see analyst start raising earnings estimates after seeing such promising results. AI infrastructure investments continue to be one the driving forces in this stock market and economy and AVGO is playing an increasingly important role in the complex technology stack.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchCustom AI Chips Boost Broadcom and Expand OpportunitiesFor most of this week I have been putting out write-ups on the developments in custom silicon, as it appears to be the next big thing in AI and this Broadcom report has confirmed that. Last week it was Marvell (MRVL), which broke out to new highs on the back of a strong quarter in custom AI sales and a new deal with Amazon (AMZN). Now Broadcom is showing how rapidly this niche industry is growing, and just struck a deal with Apple (AAPL) to develop custom AI solutions for their new expansion in servers.The rise of artificial intelligence has driven a surge in demand for custom-designed chips, known as Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), which are tailored to optimize specific AI workloads. Companies like Marvell and Broadcom are joining industry leaders such as Nvidia in developing specialized solutions that address these needs. These custom chips are highly efficient, cost-effective, and compact, offering significant advantages over general-purpose chips for targeted AI applications, though they lack flexibility for broader tasks.Broadcom Stock Breaks Out to All-Time HighsBroadcom’s impressive quarterly results and optimistic guidance have ignited a rally in its stock, pushing it to all-time highs with a single-day gain of over 22%. This breakout follows months of consolidation, as investors waited for a catalyst to validate the company’s growth potential. The robust AI revenue growth and expanding role in custom silicon markets provided just that.Despite the sharp move, Broadcom’s long-term outlook remains highly compelling. With projected earnings growth of 16.5% annually over the next three to five years, the company is well-positioned to benefit from surging investments in AI infrastructure and custom chip solutions. This quarter’s results confirm Broadcom’s ability to capitalize on these trends, solidifying its role as a key player in the rapidly evolving and extremely complex semiconductor landscape.Image Source: TradingViewShould Investors Buy Shares in AVGO?Broadcom’s strong performance and robust outlook make it an attractive stock for investors seeking exposure to the AI revolution.However, with the stock up over 22% in a single session and trading at all-time highs, prospective buyers may consider waiting for a pullback to establish a position. Long-term investors confident in Broadcom’s leadership in custom AI chips and infrastructure may find opportunities to accumulate shares over time, as the company is well-positioned to benefit from sustained growth in AI and data-centric technologies.Free Report: 5 Clean Energy Stocks with Massive UpsideEnergy is the backbone of our economy. It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry that has created some of the world’s largest and most profitable companies.Now state-of-the-art technology is paving the way for clean energy sources to overtake “old-fashioned” fossil fuels. Trillions of dollars are already pouring into clean energy initiatives, from solar power to hydrogen fuel cells.Emerging leaders from this space could be some of the most exciting stocks in your portfolio.Download Nuclear to Solar: 5 Stocks Powering the Future to see Zacks’ top picks free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks