Broadcom TodayAVGOBroadcom$272.37 -3.03 (-1.10%) 52-Week Range$128.50▼$281.18Dividend Yield0.87%P/E Ratio102.23Price Target$290.21Add to WatchlistAI semiconductor giant Broadcom NASDAQ: AVGO recently found its biggest bull on Wall Street yet. On June 24, analysts at HSBC issued a massive $400 price target on the stock. Compared to Broadcom’s July 9 closing price of just under $278, HSBC’s price target indicates that shares could rise by another 44%. So, what is driving HSBC to issue such an optimistic targ ...

Core Insights - Broadcom has emerged as a significant player in the AI chip market, primarily due to its application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are preferred by cloud service providers for their cost-effectiveness and performance advantages over general-purpose chips [1][4]. Financial Performance - Broadcom's stock has increased by 65% over the past year, outperforming Nvidia's 30% gain, leading to a market capitalization of approximately $1.3 trillion, with potential to reach $2 trillion by 2028 [2][12]. - The company's revenue for the first half of fiscal 2025 rose by 22% year-over-year to $29.9 billion, driven largely by sales of AI chips [4][5]. - AI chip revenue surged by 77% year-over-year in Q1 and 46% in Q2, totaling $8.5 billion in the first half of the year, contributing nearly 30% to the company's overall revenue [5][6]. Market Dynamics - The adoption of custom AI processors is accelerating, with major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon increasingly utilizing custom chips for enhanced performance and cost efficiency [7][8]. - Broadcom's client base for custom chips includes prominent firms such as Meta Platforms, ByteDance, and OpenAI, with expectations to expand further, potentially increasing its serviceable addressable market beyond the projected $60 billion to $90 billion by fiscal 2027 [9][10]. Growth Projections - Investment banking firm TD Cowen estimates that Broadcom's AI chip revenue could reach $50 billion annually by 2027, more than quadrupling its revenue from this segment last year [11]. - If Broadcom achieves $50 billion in AI revenue while maintaining flat revenue from other segments, its total revenue could exceed $89 billion by 2027, aligning with analyst expectations [12][14]. - Maintaining a price-to-sales ratio of 22.4 could result in a market cap nearing $2 trillion, indicating a potential 60% increase from current levels [14]. Investment Considerations - Despite trading at a premium valuation, the rapid growth of Broadcom's AI revenue and expanding clientele suggest that it remains an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking exposure to AI growth stocks [15].

智通财经APP获悉，美银最新研报指出，随着 CSP 云服务提供商内部和外部对 AI ASICs 的广泛采用， ASIC 芯片供应链呈现出强劲且持久的增长态势。尽管 CSP 项目周期延长，但对性能的更高要求以及下 一代产品延迟带来的当前一代产品生命周期延长，为全球ASIC供应链创造了历史级的超级需求周期。 在市场格局方面，美银预计谷歌(GOOGL.US)和亚马逊(AMZN.US)的 ASIC 芯片年产量将稳定在 100 万 片以上，而Meta(META.US)和微软(MSFT.US)的产量也将逐渐追赶上来。 随着 CSP 项目的推进，Alchip 在关键客户中至少有一个项目合作的机会增加。客户在先进工艺 ASIC 芯片设计难度增加以及 ASIC 项目和应用场景扩展的背景下，倾向于选择一些具有互换性的备用计划。 尽管美银对 Alchip 的估计保持不变，但基于相同的 30 倍市盈率，将估值期间滚动至 2026 年下半年至 2027 年上半年(此前为 2026 年)，将目标价格从原来的水平提高到新台币 3900 元，认为 Trainium 3 在该 时期内量产的可能性更高。 美银指出，Alchip 的上行风险包括其 ...

American semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has received a major vote of confidence from Wall Street after earning an upgrade from HSBC. "We believe that hyperscaler capex [capital expenditures] will drive ASIC growth as almost all big hyperscalers look to invest in their custom silicon program," Lee said. According to Lee, the share of capital expenditure allocated to ASICs is expected to rise from just 2% in FY23 to 14% by FY27, highlighting a broader industry shift toward AI-accelerated infrastr ...

Core Insights - Marvell Technology has experienced a significant stock price surge, driven by a strong market reaction to its AI strategy announcements and increased trading volume [1][2][6] Group 1: Company Developments - Marvell's recent event highlighted its AI strategy, confirming two new large-scale design wins for custom silicon chips, specifically Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) [2][3] - The company now has a total of 13 custom programs in its pipeline, positioning itself as a core development partner for major technology firms [4] - Management indicated that these new contracts represent multi-billion-dollar revenue opportunities, with substantial revenue expected to begin in the 2026-2027 timeframe [5] Group 2: Market Reaction - On June 18, Marvell's trading volume surged to 55.28 million shares, significantly higher than the average daily volume of around 15 million shares, indicating strong institutional buying [7][8] - The stock opened at $74.53, up from a previous close of $69.99, reflecting a gap-up phenomenon typical of institutional investment activity [8][9] Group 3: Analyst Sentiment - Following the announcements, analysts raised their price targets for Marvell, with a consensus target of $96.33, indicating a potential upside of 31.05% [10][11] - Bank of America and B. Riley Financial both increased their price targets to $90.00 and $115.00 respectively, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on Marvell's growth potential [11][12] - The broad consensus among analysts reinforces a stronger growth narrative for Marvell, enhancing investor confidence [12][13]

Accessible version Semiconductors - Asia-Pacific Reflecting the upside from ASICs; raise PO on Aspeed, MPI and WT Micro Price Objective Change AI ASIC benefits CCL and also some S/M-cap semis We published a (see report) CCL deep-dive to discuss the dynamics in high-end market, where we flag 1) the importance of integrating different materials from different suppliers; and 2) a significant demand boost, thanks to the rise of AI ASICs. In conjunction with the CCL sector report and our PO increases on EMC and ...

The "Magnificent Seven" gets a lot of attention -- and rightfully so -- as its components, Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, have all produced massive gains in recent years and life-changing gains over the long term.But if there were a Magnificent Eight, Broadcom (AVGO -2.90%) would be the most deserving addition.The semiconductor giant sports a market cap of $1.2 trillion and has produced a mind-numbing 373% gain in just the last three years and is up 772% in the last f ...

CHONGQING, CHINA - MARCH 3: In this photo illustration, the Marvell Technology Inc. logo is ... More displayed on a smartphone screen on March 3, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty Images Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL), a firm focused on manufacturing semiconductor integrated circuits for data centers, has recently revealed its Q1 fiscal 2026 results. The company slightly surpassed analyst predictions, disclosing earnings of $0.62 per share on revenues of $1.9 billion, compa ...

Core Viewpoint - The US equity markets, particularly in tech and AI sectors, are experiencing a resurgence after a brief pullback, indicating a renewed AI bull run [1][2]. Group 1: AI Market Dynamics - Artificial intelligence remains the dominant market theme with an accelerating pace of innovation, highlighted by major announcements from tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Nvidia [2]. - The excitement among investors is returning, with a focus on three key stocks: ASML Holding, Palantir Technologies, and Broadcom, which are pivotal in the AI value chain [2]. Group 2: ASML Holding - ASML Holding is critical in the semiconductor supply chain, holding a near-monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines essential for advanced chip production [3]. - The company has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) with an expected EPS growth of 18.9% annually over the next three to five years, while trading at 27x forward earnings, below its 10-year median of 31.8x, presenting an attractive entry point for long-term investors [4]. - Technically, ASML has been consolidating and recently broke out of a bull flag, approaching resistance at $780, with momentum expected to carry it higher as long as it holds above $740 [5]. Group 3: Broadcom - Broadcom has become a significant player in the AI value chain, designing custom chips for hyperscalers, including AI accelerators and ASICs for large-scale data centers [8]. - Analysts project Broadcom's earnings to grow at 19.1% annually over the next three to five years, driven by strong demand for AI-enabling hardware, although it currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) due to flat earnings estimate revisions [9]. - The stock is breaking out from a tight bull flag pattern, suggesting a continuation of its rally as long as it trades above the $230 breakout level [10]. Group 4: Palantir Technologies - Palantir Technologies has emerged as a top performer in the market, benefiting from AI adoption and demand for real-time data-driven decision platforms, expanding from government to private sector applications [13]. - Analysts forecast Palantir's earnings to grow at 32% annually over the next three to five years, although it trades at over 200x forward earnings, reflecting its unique market position [14]. - The stock is also breaking out of a bull flag pattern, indicating continued momentum, with potential upside if it holds above the $125 breakout level [15]. Group 5: Investment Outlook - ASML, Broadcom, and Palantir are all positioned to benefit from the expanding AI ecosystem, with strong earnings growth forecasts and compelling technical setups, suggesting they are well-positioned for the next bull run [15].

The Nasdaq is in a new bull market. But recently soaring technology stocks are likely due for a cooldown and a pullback following the massive rally off the April lows.Despite the rally, plenty of strong technology stocks are trading miles below their peaks for various reasons.Investors might want to buy some of these best-in-class, beaten-down tech stocks before everyone else on Wall Street starts searching for deals again.Buy This AI Chip Stock Down 50% Before Earnings?Data infrastructure semiconductor sol ...