Company Overview - Broadcom Inc., founded in 1961 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in designing, developing, and supplying semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions globally. The company has a market capitalization of $1.6 trillion and is set to release its Q1 2026 earnings soon [1]. Earnings Expectations - Analysts project Broadcom to generate earnings of $1.66 per share for Q1 2026, reflecting an 18.6% increase from $1.40 per share reported in the same quarter last year. The company has exceeded bottom-line estimates in two of the past four quarters while missing in two [2]. - For fiscal 2026, the expected EPS is $8.46, indicating a 50.3% rise from $5.63 reported in fiscal 2025. Furthermore, EPS is anticipated to increase nearly 45.4% year over year to $12.30 in fiscal 2027 [3]. Stock Performance - Broadcom's stock has surged 36.8% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 13.7% rise and the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF's 21.8% return during the same period [4]. Product Launch - On January 6, Broadcom's stock experienced a slight increase following the launch of its next-generation BCM4918 accelerated processing unit (APU) and two new dual-band Wi-Fi 8 devices, BCM6714 and BCM6719, further enhancing its connectivity portfolio [5]. Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion among analysts is highly bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating overall. Out of 42 analysts covering the stock, 36 recommend a "Strong Buy," three suggest a "Moderate Buy," and three are neutral with a "Hold" rating. The average analyst price target is $455.22, indicating a potential upside of 38.4% from current levels [6].