Twin Capital Management Inc. Has $26.65 Million Stock Position in Broadcom Inc. $AVGO

Twin Capital Management Inc. trimmed its position in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 21.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 80,783 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 22,093 shares during the period. Broadcom makes up approximately 3.4% of Twin Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $26,651,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Arthur M. Cohen & Associates LLC boosted its position in Broadcom by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Arthur M. Cohen & Associates LLC now owns 4,781 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,577,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Jackson Hole Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 1.4% in the third quarter. Jackson Hole Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,170 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $716,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Private Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Broadcom by 0.7% in the third quarter. Private Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,273 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,410,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. McHugh Group LLC boosted its holdings in Broadcom by 0.4% during the third quarter. McHugh Group LLC now owns 8,433 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,782,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smith Thornton Advisors LLC grew its position in Broadcom by 1.4% in the third quarter. Smith Thornton Advisors LLC now owns 2,313 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $763,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. 76.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Broadcom Trading Down 1.0%

Broadcom stock opened at $340.44 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $346.93 and a 200 day simple moving average of $340.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.61 trillion, a P/E ratio of 71.52, a PEG ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 1.58 and a current ratio of 1.71. Broadcom Inc. has a 52 week low of $138.10 and a 52 week high of $414.61.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, December 11th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $1.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.87 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $18.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.46 billion. Broadcom had a return on equity of 37.45% and a net margin of 36.20%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 28.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.42 EPS. Analysts expect that Broadcom Inc. will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current year.

Broadcom Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. This is an increase from Broadcom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.59. Broadcom’s payout ratio is currently 54.62%.

Key Broadcom News

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI spending from big tech supports Broadcom’s revenue outlook and demand for data‑center and networking chips, a bullish catalyst for AVGO. Broadcom Gains As Big Tech Boosts AI Spending For 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Planned tariff exemptions for certain advanced semiconductors could reduce costs / supply friction for leading chip suppliers, potentially benefiting Broadcom’s end markets and margins. 6 Chip Stocks Set to Benefit Most From Big Tech Tariff Exemption
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and industry pieces highlight Broadcom as a semiconductor beneficiary of ongoing AI and cloud infrastructure investment, reinforcing a favorable secular growth narrative. 3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Semiconductor Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom has been a frequently searched/trending stock in financial media; increased attention can boost volatility but doesn’t itself change fundamentals. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary calls tech stocks “noisy” and momentum‑driven today — this can produce short‑term swings in AVGO unrelated to long‑term fundamentals. ORCL, AVGO and MU Forecast – Technology Stocks Noisy and Looking for Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons and buy/hold debates (e.g., Broadcom vs. Meta) are driving analyst attention but offer mixed conclusions for investors depending on risk/time horizon. Broadcom or Meta Platforms? Which Is the Better Buy
• Negative Sentiment: A Forbes piece contrasts Micron’s faster growth trajectory with Broadcom’s, highlighting competitive growth concerns that can weigh on valuations if investors rotate to higher‑growth names. How Micron’s Growth Engine Beats Out Broadcom
• Negative Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data today appears to contain errors (zeros/NaN) and should not be taken as genuine positioning evidence; nevertheless, lighter intraday volume and recent strong gains make AVGO susceptible to short‑term profit‑taking. (Background trading/volume data provided by market feeds.)

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 30,000 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $347.82, for a total transaction of $10,434,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 277,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $96,428,573.34. This trade represents a 9.76% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Charlie B. Kawwas sold 1,928 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $327.80, for a total value of $631,998.40. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 23,582 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,730,179.60. This trade represents a 7.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 779,901 shares of company stock valued at $284,069,237. Company insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AVGO has been the topic of several recent research reports. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Broadcom from $400.00 to $440.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Robert W. Baird set a $420.00 target price on Broadcom in a report on Friday, December 12th. Raymond James Financial set a $420.00 price target on Broadcom and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $437.28.

Broadcom Company Profile

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.