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<ul><li>Broadcom Inc. reported a strong fiscal third quarter in 2024, with consolidated net revenue of $13.1 billion, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period last year.</li><li>The operating profit also rose by 44% year-on year.</li><li>This performance can be largely attributed to the growth in AI revenue, accelerated bookings at VMware, and the stabilization of non-AI semiconductor revenue.</li></ul>

Broadcom Inc. reported a strong fiscal third quarter in 2024, with consolidated net revenue of $13.1 billion, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period last year.The operating profit also rose by 44% year-on year.This performance can be largely attributed to the growth in AI revenue, accelerated bookings at VMware, and the stabilization of non-AI semiconductor revenue.

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<ul><li>Broadcom (AVGO US, NR) released its 3QFY24 results. Revenue went up by 47% YoY/5% QoQ to US$13.1bn, in-line with consensus (US$13.0bn).</li><li>By segment, semiconductor/ infrastructure software revenue attributed 56%/44% of revenue vs. 78%/22% in 3QFY23.</li><li>Semiconductor sales was US$7.3bn, up 5% YoY/1% QoQ. Infrastructure software sales was US$5.8bn, up 200% YoY/10% QoQ, of which VMware contributed US$3.8bn</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Broadcom (AVGO US, NR) released its 3QFY24 results. Revenue went up by 47% YoY/5% QoQ to US$13.1bn, in-line with consensus (US$13.0bn).By segment, semiconductor/ infrastructure software revenue attributed 56%/44% of revenue vs. 78%/22% in 3QFY23.Semiconductor sales was US$7.3bn, up 5% YoY/1% QoQ. Infrastructure software sales was US$5.8bn, up 200% YoY/10% QoQ, of which VMware contributed US$3.8bnContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<li>Revenue's surged 47% YoY, driven by a 200% increase in infrastructure software revenue. Despite strong revenue growth, the company posted a $1.88B net loss due to a $4.5B tax provision</li>
<li>AI revenue is projected to grow by 10% sequentially in Q4, surpassing $3.5B, and is expected to total $12B for fiscal 2024. VMware annualized booking value increased 32% QoQ.</li>
<li>Despite beating Q3 estimates, Broadcom’s Q4 revenue guidance of $14B fell short of the $14.04B expected by analysts. This led to a 7% drop in shares post-earnings.</li>
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Revenue's surged 47% YoY, driven by a 200% increase in infrastructure software revenue. Despite strong revenue growth, the company posted a $1.88B net loss due to a $4.5B tax provision
AI revenue is projected to grow by 10% sequentially in Q4, surpassing $3.5B, and is expected to total $12B for fiscal 2024. VMware annualized booking value increased 32% QoQ.
Despite beating Q3 estimates, Broadcom’s Q4 revenue guidance of $14B fell short of the $14.04B expected by analysts. This led to a 7% drop in shares post-earnings.


Broadcom Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates but Guidance Worries Investors, Shares Drop 7%

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<li>Broadcom's Strong Q2 Performance: Broadcom's Q2 revenue surged 43% year-over-year to USD 12.5 billion, driven by AI demand and VMware contributions.</li>
<li>Dominance in AI ASIC Market: Broadcom holds a 60% market share in AI-specific integrated circuits, serving major clients like Alphabet and Meta.</li>
<li>Lead up to Stock Split Upside Potential: Mega caps have seen an average 17% outperformance relative to S&amp;P 500 from announcement to actual stock split, signaling sharp upside for Broadcom.</li>
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Broadcom's Strong Q2 Performance: Broadcom's Q2 revenue surged 43% year-over-year to USD 12.5 billion, driven by AI demand and VMware contributions.
Dominance in AI ASIC Market: Broadcom holds a 60% market share in AI-specific integrated circuits, serving major clients like Alphabet and Meta.
Lead up to Stock Split Upside Potential: Mega caps have seen an average 17% outperformance relative to S&amp;P 500 from announcement to actual stock split, signaling sharp upside for Broadcom.


Broadcom's AI-Driven Growth Signals Upside Amid Stock Split Surges

<ul><li>Broadcom Inc. presented its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results, underscoring notable growth and strategic advancements, particularly through its semiconductor and software segments.</li><li>The revenue recorded was $12.5 billion, a substantial 43% increase year-on-year, buoyed significantly by the inclusion of a full quarter's financial contribution from VMware.</li><li>Excluding this factor, revenue was up 12% from the previous year.</li></ul>

Broadcom Inc. presented its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results, underscoring notable growth and strategic advancements, particularly through its semiconductor and software segments.The revenue recorded was $12.5 billion, a substantial 43% increase year-on-year, buoyed significantly by the inclusion of a full quarter's financial contribution from VMware.Excluding this factor, revenue was up 12% from the previous year.

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Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The Company offers storage adapters, controllers, networking processors, motion control encoders, and optical sensors, as well as infrastructure and security software to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex hybrid environments. Broadcom serves customers worldwide.

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Broadcom Inc. reported a strong fiscal third quarter in 2024, with consolidated net revenue of $13.1 billion, marking a 47% increase compared to...

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Semiconductors - Broadcom’s 3Q earnings summary; in-line results failed to impress investors

Broadcom (AVGO US, NR) released its 3QFY24 results. Revenue went up by 47% YoY/5% QoQ to US$13.1bn, in-line with consensus (US$13.0bn).

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