World Equity Group Inc. Lowers Holdings in Broadcom Inc. $AVGO

World Equity Group Inc. trimmed its position in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 49.9% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 9,660 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 9,614 shares during the quarter. Broadcom accounts for 0.8% of World Equity Group Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position. World Equity Group Inc.’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $3,649,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its stake in Broadcom by 1,320.0% during the fourth quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 71 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the period. Networth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Broadcom by 546.2% in the 1st quarter. Networth Advisors LLC now owns 84 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC increased its stake in Broadcom by 261.9% in the 4th quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 76 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Family CFO Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Broadcom in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. 76.43% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Broadcom Price Performance

AVGO stock opened at $427.76 on Monday. Broadcom Inc. has a 1 year low of $281.87 and a 1 year high of $495.00. The company has a market cap of $2.04 trillion, a P/E ratio of 71.29, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.45. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $392.99 and a 200 day moving average of $370.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 2.24 and a quick ratio of 2.01.

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

Broadcom Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio is currently 43.33%.

Trending Headlines about Broadcom

Here are the key news stories impacting Broadcom this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand remains the primary catalyst. Analysts highlighted Broadcom’s record quarterly revenue of approximately $22.2 billion, 79% growth in semiconductor revenue, 143% growth in AI semiconductor revenue to $10.8 billion and more than $30 billion in AI bookings. The figures support the view that hyperscaler spending on custom chips, networking and connectivity is still expanding. Is the AI Selloff a Buying Opportunity? The Data Says Yes
• Positive Sentiment: Broadcom is being positioned as a beneficiary of AI infrastructure bottlenecks. Commentary identified networking equipment, optical interconnects and power delivery as supply-constrained areas, with Broadcom named among companies that could benefit as data-center construction accelerates. Other reports described the company as a leading AI infrastructure stock and a potentially attractive long-term chip investment. Beyond NVIDIA and GPUs: The Next AI and Quantum Winners Leading 2026 3 AI Infrastructure Stocks That Could Make You Rich in August
• Positive Sentiment: Product updates add support for Broadcom’s software business. New capabilities for VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer are intended to improve cybersecurity, performance and operational efficiency in private-cloud environments, potentially strengthening Broadcom’s infrastructure-software offering as enterprises prepare for AI workloads. Broadcom Enables Enterprises to Strengthen Multi-Layer Cyber Defense and Operational Efficiency
• Neutral Sentiment: Broadcom was included in stock screens favoring companies with high returns on equity and strong earnings growth. The favorable fundamental profile supports investor interest, but the articles offered no new company-specific financial data. 5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Oil Price Surge Hits Short-Term Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Risks include stretched valuation and broader-market concerns. Coverage warned that AI stocks may face a normal pullback after a strong rally, while oil-price increases could revive inflation concerns. One investment firm also disclosed that it sold 3,867 Broadcom shares, though the transaction appears minor relative to the company’s overall market value. SCS Capital Trims Broadcom Stake

Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom

In other Broadcom news, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $385.38, for a total value of $728,368.20. Following the sale, the director owned 31,326 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,072,413.88. This represents a 5.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Harry L. You bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $373.57 per share, with a total value of $373,570.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 38,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,369,743.62. This represents a 2.67% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 61,644 shares of company stock valued at $24,016,214 in the last quarter. 1.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AVGO has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Broadcom from $480.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $535.00 target price (up from $450.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Broadcom from $450.00 to $530.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Benchmark increased their price objective on Broadcom from $485.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Broadcom from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Twenty-eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $493.24.

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.