#ai-semiconductors

#ai-semiconductors

The AI chipmaker reported record revenue of $16 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, driven by a 63% surge in AI semiconductor revenue to $5.2 billion. Its infrastructure software segment, bolstered by the 2023 VMware acquisition, grew 43% to $6.79 billion. Broadcom's adjusted EBITDA hit $10.7 billion, up 30% from last year, reflecting robust profitability. The company also raised its Q4 revenue guidance to $17.4 billion, surpassing Wall Street's $17.02 billion estimate, with AI revenue expected to reach $6.2 billion.

Broadcom ( NASDAQ: AVGO) straddles two engines heading into results: accelerating AI semiconductors and a fast-maturing VMware subscription base. Last quarter, AVGO delivered a modest EPS beat and reiterated that AI demand-especially networking and custom XPUs-will carry through 2026, while software ARR expands with VCF conversions. Broadcom has beat analyst expectations over the past 4 quarters and the share price, up 62% in the past 6 months, reflects that outperformance.

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