Broadcom Inc. $AVGO Shares Acquired by Syon Capital LLC

Syon Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 11.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 70,837 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 7,525 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up about 1.3% of Syon Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Syon Capital LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $23,370,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America acquired a new stake in shares of Broadcom in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Broadcom in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, JCIC Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Broadcom during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.43% of the company’s stock.

Broadcom Trading Down 1.0%

NASDAQ:AVGO opened at $330.81 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $337.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $341.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.57 trillion, a PE ratio of 69.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 1.71 and a quick ratio of 1.58. Broadcom Inc. has a 12 month low of $138.10 and a 12 month high of $414.61.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 11th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.87 by $0.08. Broadcom had a net margin of 36.20% and a return on equity of 37.45%. The company had revenue of $18.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.46 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.42 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.2% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Broadcom Inc. will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Broadcom Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd were given a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. This is an increase from Broadcom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.59. Broadcom’s payout ratio is presently 54.62%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AVGO has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $458.00 price target (down previously from $480.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $475.00 price objective (up previously from $400.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Friday, December 12th. DA Davidson upgraded shares of Broadcom to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Robert W. Baird set a $420.00 price objective on Broadcom in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of Broadcom from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $410.00 to $430.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $433.13.

Broadcom News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom launched BroadPeak™, a 5nm radio DFE SoC targeting massive MIMO and 5G Advanced/6G infrastructure; samples are shipping and the chip promises up to ~40% power reduction — a clear product catalyst for infrastructure and carrier spending. Broadcom Introduces Industry’s First 6G Digital Front-End SoC for Massive MIMO
• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom sits on a very large AI-related backlog (reported ~US$73B) and analysts expect heightened hyperscaler spending into FY26 — this pipeline underpins revenue visibility and supports upside expectations. Broadcom’s US$73b AI Backlog Puts Valuation And Risks In Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple large institutional investors have increased positions recently (examples include Farallon, Woodline, Blackstone, Owl Creek), signaling confidence from some sophisticated buyers. Farallon Capital Boosts Broadcom Stake With 892,400 Shares
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is mixed: many bullish price targets remain (median ~$450) but several pieces note AVGO is expensive on current multiples — that creates debate over near-term upside vs. valuation risk. Broadcom Stock Isn’t Cheap. Why Bulls Still See Room to Run
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons to peers (e.g., AMD) emphasize Broadcom’s diversified, software-plus-silicon model as a multi?lever growth story — supportive for long-term investors but less immediately actionable intraday. AMD vs. Broadcom: Which One Will Dominate the Next Decade?
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data in these feeds is effectively negligible/erroneous (shows 0 shares), so short squeezes are not a credible immediate factor based on this dataset.
• Negative Sentiment: Several hedge funds and managers trimmed or cut positions (examples: D1 Capital, Altimeter, 3G Capital; UBS also reported large Q4 reductions), which can pressure the stock when headline-sized holders sell. D1 Capital Partners LP Cuts Broadcom Inc. Stake Sharply
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and previews warn FY26 guidance may reflect a hyperscaler spending surge but also potential margin pressure as Broadcom balances high-growth networking/AI demand with costs — margin concerns can cap multiple expansion. Broadcom: Expect FY26 Outlook To Reflect Spending Surge By Hyperscalers (Earnings Preview)

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 30,000 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.82, for a total transaction of $10,434,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 277,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $96,428,573.34. The trade was a 9.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Hock E. Tan sold 130,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $326.02, for a total transaction of $42,382,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 595,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $194,189,900.76. The trade was a 17.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 779,101 shares of company stock valued at $283,804,325. Company insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.

Broadcom Profile

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets. The company’s semiconductor business provides components and systems for wired and wireless communications, enterprise and cloud storage, networking and broadband access, serving original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers and industrial customers worldwide. Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates globally with research, development and sales organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.

On the semiconductor side, Broadcom’s portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions, radio-frequency and connectivity components, Ethernet switching and PHY devices, storage adapters and controllers, optical transceivers and other networking silicon.