Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Broadcom stock on December 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Broadcom Price Performance

NASDAQ AVGO traded up $3.13 on Thursday, hitting $343.02. The stock had a trading volume of 22,131,228 shares, compared to its average volume of 24,224,928. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $359.19 and a 200-day moving average of $332.62. 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. The company has a market capitalization of $1.63 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 72.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.21.

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

Broadcom Increases Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in AVGO. Sawyer & Company Inc grew its position in shares of Broadcom by 62.1% in the 2nd quarter. Sawyer & Company Inc now owns 94 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 36 shares during the last quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC bought a new stake in Broadcom in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Broadcom during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America purchased a new position in Broadcom during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, LGT Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Broadcom in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on AVGO. Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on Broadcom from $435.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Benchmark increased their price target on shares of Broadcom from $385.00 to $485.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Evercore ISI lifted their price target on Broadcom from $342.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $438.61.

Insider Transactions at Broadcom

In related news, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 30,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.82, for a total transaction of $10,434,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 277,237 shares in the company, valued at $96,428,573.34. The trade was a 9.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Harry L. You acquired 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $325.13 per share, for a total transaction of $325,130.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 36,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,900,408.26. This represents a 2.81% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 779,901 shares of company stock worth $284,069,237. 2.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Broadcom News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chip‑sector tailwind — TSMC’s strong quarterly results lifted confidence across semiconductor suppliers and equipment makers, boosting demand expectations that benefit Broadcom as an AI and infrastructure supplier. Chip stocks pop after TSMC’s earnings beat boosts confidence in industrywide demand
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying — Cathie Wood’s Ark funds added to Broadcom, signaling conviction from large active investors that Broadcom is a compelling AI play. That buying can support the stock near short‑term dips. Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness — Multiple broker notes lifted targets and labeled AVGO a top pick (KeyCorp’s overweight/$500 view and Mizuho’s higher PT). Positive research increases buy‑side interest and provides price support. Broadcom Earns ‘Top Pick’ Status From Wall Street’s Biggest Banks Mizuho Raises Firm’s PT on Broadcom (AVGO) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Competitive fears eased — Bernstein and other analysts downplayed AI‑competition risks, supporting investor confidence in Broadcom’s growth position in AI infrastructure. Bernstein Dismisses AI Competition Fears Surrounding Broadcom (AVGO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Debt offering announced — Broadcom filed for a $4.5B senior notes offering; impact depends on use of proceeds (refinancing, buybacks, M&A). Markets typically view Broadcom’s debt moves through the lens of capital return strategy and leverage. Broadcom Announces $4.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage and products — RBC initiated coverage at sector‑perform (mixed signal) and Broadcom showcased new Wi‑Fi products at CES — incremental positives but not game‑changing alone. RBC Capital initiates coverage of Broadcom (AVGO) with sector perform recommendation Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Launches new Wi-Fi Products at CES 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — Reports show insiders sold roughly US$490M collectively (including a $24M sale by the CEO). Large insider sales can spook investors even when company fundamentals are solid. Broadcom Insiders Sold US$490m Of Shares Suggesting Hesitancy Broadcom CEO Hock Tan just sold $24 million worth of AVGO stock. Should you dump shares too?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/headwind in China — Reports that China banned Broadcom’s cybersecurity solutions create potential revenue headwinds in that market and add geopolitical risk to the story. China Just Banned Broadcom’s Cybersecurity Solutions. What Does That Mean for AVGO Stock?

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.