Is Broadcom the Next Nvidia in AI-Driven Growth?
Broadcom's stock surged 9.18% following robust quarterly results, fueled by record AI revenue and VMware integration. The semiconductor giant reported $15.95 billion Q3 revenue—a 22% YoY increase—with AI-related sales jumping 63% to $5.2 billion. Free cash FLOW hit $7 billion, while Q4 guidance projects $17.4 billion revenue and $6.2 billion from AI chips.
Comparisons to Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructure remain premature. While both benefit from AI spending, Broadcom's diversified model—spanning custom accelerators, networking hardware, and enterprise software—contrasts with Nvidia's pure-play GPU focus. Market Optimism appears priced in, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 67%.