SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC acquired a new stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 22,859 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $7,912,000. Broadcom accounts for about 2.7% of SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding.
A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AVGO. Baring Financial LLC boosted its position in Broadcom by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Baring Financial LLC now owns 1,359 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $470,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Five Oceans Advisors boosted its position in Broadcom by 0.4% during the fourth quarter. Five Oceans Advisors now owns 8,191 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $2,835,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Planning Alternatives Ltd. ADV boosted its position in Broadcom by 1.4% during the third quarter. Planning Alternatives Ltd. ADV now owns 2,168 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $715,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its position in Broadcom by 1.9% during the third quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 1,638 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $540,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc boosted its position in Broadcom by 11.6% during the third quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 299 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $99,000 after acquiring an additional 31 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 AVGO opened at $385.57 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 2.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The firm has a market cap of $1.83 trillion, a PE ratio of 64.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.41. The company’s fifty day moving average is $402.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $363.19. Broadcom Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $244.17 and a fifty-two week high of $495.00.
Broadcom Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Broadcom’s payout ratio is presently 43.33%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on AVGO shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $525.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Mizuho lifted their price target on shares of Broadcom from $480.00 to $530.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $502.00 price target on shares of Broadcom and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of Broadcom from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $490.13.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on AVGO
Key Stories 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
Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom
In related news, insider Charlie B. Kawwas sold 39,116 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the insider owned 74,626 shares in the company, valued at approximately $24,000,467.86. The trade was a 34.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 36,292 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total transaction of $11,671,507.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 327,760 shares in the company, valued at $105,407,616. The trade was a 9.97% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 324,282 shares of company stock worth $106,425,249. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
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.
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