Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. trimmed its position in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 3.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,369,367 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 44,846 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up about 2.3% of Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $474,772,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. AMF Tjanstepension AB increased its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. AMF Tjanstepension AB now owns 815,387 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $282,205,000 after purchasing an additional 4,486 shares in the last quarter. Paul R. Ried Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $211,000. Stolz & Associates PS purchased a new stake in Broadcom in the 4th quarter worth $238,000. Hartford Funds Management Co LLC increased its holdings in Broadcom by 58.8% in the 4th quarter. Hartford Funds Management Co LLC now owns 14,706 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $5,091,000 after acquiring an additional 5,444 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Tortoise Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in Broadcom by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Tortoise Investment Management LLC now owns 1,693 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $586,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Broadcom Price Performance
Broadcom stock opened at $414.14 on Monday. Broadcom Inc. has a 52-week low of $226.18 and a 52-week high of $442.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.96 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 80.89, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $373.30 and a 200-day simple moving average of $356.05. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 1.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80.
Broadcom Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were paid a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 23rd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 50.78%.
Insider Activity
In related news, insider S. Ram Velaga sold 38,841 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total value of $12,491,265.60. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 96,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,920,875.20. This represents a 28.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Charlie B. Kawwas sold 39,116 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $321.61, for a total transaction of $12,580,096.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 74,626 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,000,467.86. This represents a 34.39% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 324,282 shares of company stock worth $106,425,249. 1.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Key Broadcom News
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom’s AI semiconductor business is showing rapid growth, with AI revenue more than doubling and stronger Q2 expectations tied to hyperscale demand. Broadcom Rides on Accelerating Semiconductor Revenues: What’s Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to highlight Broadcom as one of Goldman Sachs’ strongest AI infrastructure bets, reinforcing optimism around its role in AI chips and networking. Why Broadcom (AVGO) Remains One of Goldman’s Strongest AI Infrastructure Bets
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom is expanding its AI ecosystem through a $125 million research and talent hub with Meta and UCLA, plus packaging work with Applied Materials, which could support long-term growth. Broadcom’s AI Research Push Links Chip Packaging Advances To Growth Story
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles and analyst notes point to strong long-term upside, with Broadcom repeatedly described as a durable AI winner and a solid growth stock. Is Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
- Neutral Sentiment: Commentary about Broadcom’s stock price in 2030 reflects bullish long-term AI expectations, but it does not appear to be a near-term catalyst. This Will be Broadcom’s Stock Price In 2030
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader market commentary and inflation worries have also been mentioned, but these articles do not identify a Broadcom-specific problem. Inflation Fears Weighed on Broadcom (AVGO) in Q1
- Negative Sentiment: One recent note says Broadcom remains “overcrowded,” suggesting valuation or positioning risk after a strong rally. Broadcom Is Far Too Overcrowded
- Negative Sentiment: Broadcom has also faced some regulatory scrutiny in the EU, which could create headline risk even as AI sentiment stays positive. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Challenges EU Regulators While Barclays Sees AI Upside
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Mizuho reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $480.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, April 16th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price target (up from $405.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Friday, May 15th. Bank of America cut their price target on shares of Broadcom from $500.00 to $450.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 price target (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Broadcom from $510.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Broadcom presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $448.10.
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About Broadcom
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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