M3 Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 3,727 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,290,000. Broadcom comprises approximately 1.0% of M3 Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Miller Global Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Family CFO Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. PayPay Securities Corp increased its position in shares of Broadcom by 88.9% during the fourth quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 119 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC bought a new stake in Broadcom in the fourth quarter valued at about $45,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Broadcom Price Performance
NASDAQ:AVGO opened at $446.77 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion, a PE ratio of 87.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.41. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $383.52 and a 200-day moving average of $358.56. Broadcom Inc. has a 52 week low of $234.90 and a 52 week high of $448.90. The company has a current ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 1.73 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. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 23rd. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is 50.78%.
Key Broadcom News
Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom continues to be highlighted as a key behind-the-scenes AI winner, with articles arguing its revenue and earnings could more than double between FY25 and FY27 as demand for AI infrastructure remains strong. Best AI Stocks to Buy in June and Hold Forever: AVGO
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom was also named one of Claude AI’s top stock picks for 2026, reinforcing the market’s view that the company is a leading AI infrastructure play. Broadcom (AVGO) is Among Claude AI’s Top Stock Picks for 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment remains constructive after Broadcom unveiled new edge-AI networking silicon and a Samsung partnership for fixed wireless access, which could expand its footprint in next-gen connectivity. Broadcom’s BCM68850 Boosts AVGO’s Edge AI Push: More Upside Ahead?
- Positive Sentiment: Broadcom was featured in commentary from Jim Cramer and other market-watch articles emphasizing its custom chips for major hyperscalers and its strong long-term positioning in AI infrastructure. Jim Cramer Explains “Why We’ve Stuck With Broadcom”
- Neutral Sentiment: Several pieces noted that AVGO is one of the market’s most watched semiconductor names, with traders focusing on whether the recent rally can continue near resistance and ahead of upcoming earnings. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
- Negative Sentiment: There was also some caution around the broader chip sector, with articles warning that the AI/silicon rally may be getting extended and could be vulnerable if growth expectations cool. What If Chip Stocks Aren’t in a Supercycle After All?
- Negative Sentiment: Discovery Capital Management disclosed a sale of 83,200 Broadcom shares, a modest headwind that could signal some profit-taking by a large holder. Discovery Capital Management pares Broadcom stake, sells 83,200 shares
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several brokerages recently weighed in on AVGO. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $490.00 price objective (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $490.00 price objective (up from $475.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Monday, May 18th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Broadcom from $510.00 to $545.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $545.00 price objective (up from $430.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Mizuho reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $480.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, April 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $454.55.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, insider S. Ram Velaga sold 38,841 shares of the company’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 $12,491,265.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kirsten M. Spears sold 36,292 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $321.60, for a total value of $11,671,507.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 327,760 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $105,407,616. This trade represents a 9.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 324,282 shares of company stock valued at $106,425,249 over the last three months. 1.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
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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