ZACKS·2025-12-16 00:11Core Viewpoint - Despite exceeding earnings expectations, Broadcom and Oracle stocks have fallen over 15% due to rising costs, margin pressures, and concerns about AI-related spending [1][2] Broadcom Summary - Broadcom reported a 28% increase in quarterly sales to $18.01 billion and a 37% rise in EPS to $1.95, surpassing consensus estimates [3] - AI now constitutes over 50% of Broadcom's semiconductor revenue, with a year-over-year increase of 74% in AI semiconductor revenue [4] - The company did not provide specific guidance on anticipated capital expenditures for AI infrastructure, leading to market disappointment despite having lucrative contracts with AI firms [5] Oracle Summary - Oracle's earnings rose 54% year-over-year to $2.26 per share, exceeding expectations, but Q2 sales of $16.05 billion fell short of estimates [7] - The company announced a $15 billion increase in expected capital expenditures for the next year, raising concerns about the sustainability of its spending and the impact of debt financing on profitability [8] Valuation Insights - Broadcom's margin pressures and Oracle's aggressive spending have shifted investor focus back to valuations [9] - Broadcom's forward P/E multiple is 39X, while Oracle's is 27X, both aligning with their respective industry averages after previously reaching decade-long highs [10] - Broadcom's price-to-forward sales ratio is concerning at 26X compared to the industry average of 5X, while Oracle's 8X is closer to its industry average of 4X [11] - Both companies hover near a preferred PEG ratio of less than 1, indicating potential undervaluation relative to growth rates [14] Conclusion - AI continues to drive growth for both Broadcom and Oracle, but concerns about sustaining operational efficiency amid high AI infrastructure costs are prevalent [15]