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Broadcom Beats Expectations but Falls Short on Q4 Revenue Guidance

By KlickAnalytics Data Insights  |   September 5, 2024 08:01PM ET

Key Points

- Broadcom (AVGO) outperformed estimates on top and bottom lines in Q3
- Despite beating expectations in Q3, Broadcom's Q4 revenue guidance fell short
- Concerns over legacy business declines and VMware integration issues impact Broadcom's stock
- Analyst maintains a "Sell" rating on Broadcom with a fair value of $120 per share
- Broadcom boosts AI revenue outlook but stock falls due to mixed earnings results

Broadcom exceeded Wall Street expectations in its fiscal third quarter, reporting earnings of $1.24 per share compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 per share. This marks an improvement from the previous year's earnings of $1.05 per share. Despite this positive performance, Broadcom's shares slipped in after-hours trading following the release of its Q4 revenue guidance below expectations.

An analyst maintains a bearish outlook on Broadcom, citing concerns over declines in legacy business and challenges with integrating VMware. These issues, including Broadcom's controversial pricing changes and termination of VMware's perpetual license model, may push partners towards rival companies, jeopardizing long-term growth potential.

Although Broadcom shows promise in AI ASIC and networking chip sectors, obstacles related to software legacy and VMware integration continue to hinder overall growth. The company's tepid forecast reflects a cautious approach amidst slower non-AI sales, with additional concerns voiced by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst, Kunjan Sobhani.

Broadcom's recent quarterly results included strong AI revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations, but concerns over the company's AI revenue outlook caused a 5% drop in its stock. The chipmaker reported a mix of beats and misses in different segments, with infrastructure solutions exceeding targets while semiconductor solutions fell short.

As Broadcom prepares for its Q4, the company aims to sell $12 billion worth of AI parts and custom chips, acknowledging the crucial role these components play in building AI infrastructure. Despite a 75% stock price surge over the past year, Broadcom faces challenges in managing investor expectations and delivering consistent earnings growth.

Looking ahead, investors anticipate Broadcom's Q4 results and outlook, hoping for a balance between short-term performance and long-term sustainability in the semiconductor market. With Broadcom's significant influence in AI-related sectors, its strategic decisions and financial results continue to shape industry trends and stock performance.

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