Eagle Global Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 960.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 29,800 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,990 shares during the quarter. Eagle Global Advisors LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $9,831,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the 2nd quarter valued at $18,579,549,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 1.3% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 483,442,939 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $133,261,046,000 after acquiring an additional 6,222,802 shares in the last quarter. Edgewood Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the second quarter worth $1,571,438,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its position in Broadcom by 115.5% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 6,017,340 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,658,680,000 after purchasing an additional 3,224,739 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in Broadcom by 8.4% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 38,449,630 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $10,598,641,000 after purchasing an additional 2,978,768 shares in the last quarter. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Broadcom Stock Performance
NASDAQ:AVGO opened at $332.60 on Wednesday. Broadcom Inc. has a 1 year low of $138.10 and a 1 year high of $414.61. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $358.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $335.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.71, a quick ratio of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.58 trillion, a PE ratio of 69.87, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.21.
Broadcom Increases Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a $0.65 dividend. This is an increase from Broadcom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.59. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Broadcom’s payout ratio is 54.62%.
Broadcom News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citi and other sell‑side firms remain bullish on AVGO thanks to accelerating AI chip and networking sales and a strong backlog; elevated price targets are supporting investor conviction. Nvidia, Broadcom, NXP, Analog Devices are Citi’s top picks going into earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts have upgraded or reiterated bullish ratings (Wells Fargo, Mizuho, others) and some firms cite a $430–$480+ range of price targets — reinforcing medium‑term upside tied to AI demand. Why Wells Fargo just turned more bullish on Broadcom (AVGO)
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights Broadcom’s strong Q4 backlog and VMware synergies, supporting longer‑term revenue and margin expansion expectations tied to AI infrastructure. Assessing Broadcom (AVGO) Valuation After Strong Backlog And AI Driven Growth Expectations
- Neutral Sentiment: Social and aggregator sites show heavy attention on AVGO for AI deals and institutional flows; chatter is mixed (bullish on deals, cautious on sustainability). This keeps sentiment volatile but not decisively one‑way. Broadcom Inc. Stock (AVGO) Opinions on AI Deals and Geopolitical Risks
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparative pieces weighing Broadcom versus peers (e.g., Nvidia) may redirect momentum between mega‑cap AI names, prompting rotation rather than a company‑specific thesis. Will Nvidia Break $300 in 2026 or Should You Buy Broadcom Stock Instead?
- Negative Sentiment: RBC’s initiation at Sector Perform specifically calls out margin and valuation risks despite AI upside — a notable cautious institutional voice that likely pressured the stock today. RBC initiates Broadcom (AVGO) at sector perform, flags margin and valuation risks despite AI upside
- Negative Sentiment: High reported insider selling (many executives selling shares recently) amplified by social posts and data aggregators is heightening short‑term concern and likely contributed to heavier selling volume. Broadcom Inc. Stock (AVGO) Opinions on AI Deals and Geopolitical Risks
Insider Transactions at Broadcom
In other news, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.82, for a total value of $10,434,600.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 277,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,428,573.34. This trade represents a 9.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Harry L. You bought 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 18th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $325.13 per share, for a total transaction of $325,130.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 36,602 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,900,408.26. This trade represents a 2.81% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 779,901 shares of company stock worth $284,069,237. Insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Benchmark lifted their price target on Broadcom from $385.00 to $485.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of Broadcom from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $410.00 to $430.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Broadcom from $405.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $450.00 price objective (up previously from $400.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $420.00 target price on shares of Broadcom and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $438.61.
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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.
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