Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sells Broadcom Stock and Buys an Overlooked Stock Up 6,910% Since Its IPO
The Motley Fool·2025-12-22 08:30

Group 1: Stanley Druckenmiller's Investment Moves - Stanley Druckenmiller sold his entire stake in Broadcom and bought shares of MercadoLibre in the third quarter [1][2] - Broadcom has a strong presence in networking chips and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), holding over 80% market share in Ethernet switching and routing chips [4][5] - MercadoLibre operates the largest commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America, accounting for 28% of online retail sales in the region in 2024, with projections to reach 30% by 2026 [10] Group 2: Broadcom's Financial Performance - Broadcom reported a 28% increase in revenue to $18 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by strong demand for AI semiconductors [6] - Non-GAAP net income increased 37% to $1.95 per diluted share [6] - Wall Street expects Broadcom's adjusted earnings to grow 42% annually over the next two years, with a median target price of $461 per share, implying a 35% upside from its current price of $342 [9] Group 3: MercadoLibre's Financial Performance - MercadoLibre's revenue increased 39% to $7.4 billion in the third quarter, with commerce and fintech segments growing by 33% and 49% respectively [13] - The company has seen a 29% increase in unique buyers in Brazil and a 42% increase in items sold, indicating strong growth [15] - Wall Street expects MercadoLibre's earnings to increase at 32% annually over the next three years, with a median target price of $2,842 per share, implying a 42% upside from its current price of $1,998 [16]