AI强劲需求助推博通业务多线增长 小摩重申"增持"评级 智通财经7月11日电，摩根大通发布研报称，该行近日与博通的管理层进行了投资者小组会议，讨论重 点围绕强劲的人工智能(AI)需求趋势，这不仅推动了博通定制AI XPU业务的增长，也带动了对其高性 能网络产品组合的强劲需求。此外，订单回暖突显出非AI业务也出现了逐步复苏的趋势，VMware业务 持续增长。该行重申对博通的"增持"评级，对该股在2025年12月的目标价为325美元。这一目标价较博 通7月10日收盘价275.4美元有约18%的上涨空间。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's report highlights strong demand trends in artificial intelligence (AI) driving growth for Broadcom's custom AI XPU business and high-performance networking product portfolio [1][3] Group 1: AI Demand and Market Potential - AI demand remains robust, with inference workloads creating additional demand that was not included in the previous 2027 serviceable available market (SAM) forecast, indicating potential upside [2] - The execution in product technology development is strong, with 2nm 3.5D AI XPU products expected to complete tape-out this year, and the first generation AI XPU products also anticipated to complete tape-out, with partnerships established with key potential clients [2][3] Group 2: Networking and Non-AI Business Recovery - AI computing workloads are driving strong networking demand, significantly enhancing unit value in expanded networks, providing substantial revenue capture opportunities [2] - Non-AI semiconductor business is experiencing a "U-shaped" gradual recovery, with observed order/reservation inflection points expected to drive earnings per share (EPS) upgrades next year [2] Group 3: VMware and Overall Financial Outlook - The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform transition is expected to continue driving strong growth for VMware business, projected to reach an annual revenue of $20 billion by the end of 2026 or 2027, with growth rates returning to mid to high single digits thereafter [2] - Despite some margin pressure in AI XPU business, overall semiconductor operating profit margins are expected to continue expanding due to operational leverage, with management focusing on reinvestment in AI growth opportunities rather than acquisitions [3] Group 4: Market Position and Valuation - Broadcom is positioned as the second-largest AI semiconductor supplier globally and the largest custom chip (ASIC) supplier, with a strong presence in wireless communication, data center networking, AI/deep learning ASICs, storage, and infrastructure silicon chips [3][4] - Morgan Stanley maintains a price target of $325 for Broadcom by December 2025, representing approximately 18% upside from the closing price of $275.4 on July 10 [3]