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Broadcom, fueled by surging demand for AI chips and networking equipment, reported a $18 billion revenue in Q4 of fiscal 2025, surpassing projections of $17.4 billion. This marks a 28% increase from the previous year, with AI semiconductor revenues soaring by 74% to $6.5 billion. The company expects $8.2 billion in AI semiconductor revenue for Q1 of fiscal 2026.
In a notable partnership, AI start-up Anthropic placed orders totaling $21 billion for Broadcom’s custom AI accelerators. As demand for AI development continues to grow, Nvidia’s CEO projects that annual spending on related infrastructure could reach $4 trillion by 2030, indicating a massive financial opportunity for hardware suppliers.
Despite Broadcom’s impressive growth, its stock trades at a high price-to-earnings ratio of 73.3, exceeding Nvidia’s 46.6 and reflecting a valuation that may limit short-term gains. Investors are advised to consider long-term holding strategies for potential positive returns.
