Broadcom Inc. $AVGO Shares Sold by ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd trimmed its holdings in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 43.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 27,453 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 21,105 shares during the period. Broadcom accounts for approximately 1.1% of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest position. ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $9,501,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in AVGO. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 21.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 29,683 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,882,000 after buying an additional 5,322 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 10.4% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 7,997 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,854,000 after buying an additional 756 shares during the last quarter. United Bank raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 76.5% in the first quarter. United Bank now owns 2,339 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $392,000 after buying an additional 1,014 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 10.1% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,693 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,499,000 after buying an additional 1,160 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital & Planning LLC raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 10.5% in the second quarter. Capital & Planning LLC now owns 3,983 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,098,000 after buying an additional 378 shares during the last quarter. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Broadcom Stock Up 3.6%

Shares of NASDAQ AVGO opened at $385.57 on Friday. Broadcom Inc. has a 1 year low of $244.17 and a 1 year high of $495.00. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $402.89 and its 200 day moving average price is $363.19. The firm has a market cap of $1.83 trillion, a P/E ratio of 64.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 2.01 and a current ratio of 2.24.

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, June 3rd. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $2.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.40 by $0.04. Broadcom had a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 41.61%. The firm had revenue of $22.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.13 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.58 earnings per share. Broadcom’s revenue was up 47.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Broadcom Inc. will post 10.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Broadcom Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.33%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently commented on AVGO. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $490.00 target price (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $515.00 price target (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 price target (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, UBS Group set a $485.00 price target on shares of Broadcom and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Broadcom presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $490.13.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider S. Ram Velaga sold 8,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $370.52, for a total transaction of $2,964,160.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 57,932 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,464,964.64. This trade represents a 12.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Mark David Brazeal sold 50,488 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total transaction of $16,236,940.80. Following the sale, the insider owned 278,141 shares in the company, valued at approximately $89,450,145.60. This trade represents a 15.36% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 324,282 shares of company stock valued at $106,425,249 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Broadcom

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised or reiterated bullish views after the pullback, including Erste Group increasing its FY2026 and FY2027 EPS estimates and maintaining a Buy rating, while other reports said Wall Street price targets are still rising despite the selloff. As Shares Fall, Analyst Are Boosting their Broadcom Price Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom continues to be highlighted as a major AI winner, with articles noting strong AI chip demand, large AI bookings, and its growing role in custom AI chips for hyperscale customers. Broadcom’s Post-Earnings Dip Is a Compelling Buying Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom announced cash tender offers for certain outstanding debt securities, which may be viewed as a balance-sheet management move that could modestly support investor confidence. Broadcom Inc. Commences Offers to Purchase for Cash Certain of its Outstanding Debt Securities
• Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was also featured in multiple articles calling it a top AI stock in Ken Griffin’s portfolio, reinforcing its reputation as a core AI holding rather than providing a new company-specific catalyst. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Is A Top AI Stock In Ken Griffin’s Portfolio
• Negative Sentiment: The main drag on the stock has been post-earnings skepticism: investors punished Broadcom despite beat-and-raise style results because its AI guidance was seen as too conservative relative to a very rich valuation. Stock Market Today, June 10: Broadcom Falls as Strong AI Quarter Tests Stock’s Premium Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentators warned that Broadcom’s AI story may have red flags, with concerns that the market is focused too heavily on short-term guidance and premium expectations rather than fundamentals. Broadcom Looks Like A Value (Growth) Trap

Broadcom 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.