Broadcom Stock Skyrockets 12.8%: fiscal year 2025 Earnings, AI Chip Demand Beat Estimates

07 March, 2025 | 3 Min Read

tickers: AVGO, VMW

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ticker	polarity	why?
AVGO	positively	The ticker AVGO will likely be affected positively due to Broadcom’s impressive Q1 2025 earnings and strong guidance for the second quarter, driven by robust demand for AI data center products and custom AI chips. The company’s bullish outlook on AI-driven growth and the anticipation of significant revenue from hyperscale customers are expected to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price higher. Additionally, Broadcom’s strong cash flow and profitability metrics further support a positive outlook for the ticker.
VMW	positively	The positive momentum and strong performance in the AI semiconductor space, as highlighted by Broadcom’s earnings report, could indirectly benefit VMW (VMware) as it operates in the virtualization and cloud computing sectors, which are closely tied to the infrastructure software and data center solutions that Broadcom provides. Increased demand for Broadcom’s AI products could drive broader adoption of VMware’s virtualization and cloud services, potentially leading to higher demand for VMware’s products and services. Additionally, Broadcom’s bullish outlook on AI could signal a growing market for AI-driven cloud solutions, which VMware is well-positioned to capitalize on.

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Broadcom Stock Surges on Strong Q1 2025 Earnings and Bullish AI Outlook

Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) surged 12.8% in Thursday’s after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings report. The semiconductor and infrastructure software company’s stock gained momentum due to impressive revenue and earnings figures, as well as optimistic guidance for the second quarter. The company’s revenue for the quarter ended February 2, 2025, reached $14.92 billion, marking a 25% year-over-year increase. This performance exceeded Wall Street’s expectations of $14.6 billion. Broadcom’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed estimates, coming in at $1.60 compared to the expected $1.51. Broadcom’s strong performance was driven by robust demand for its AI data center products, including custom AI chips and networking solutions. The semiconductor segment, which generated $8.21 billion in revenue, saw an 11% year-over-year increase. Notably, AI semiconductor revenue surged 77% year over year to $4.1 billion, highlighting the growing demand for AI-specific products. During the earnings call, CEO Hock Tan provided bullish comments about the company’s custom AI chip business. He reiterated that three hyperscale customers are expected to generate a Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) ranging from $60 billion to $90 billion by fiscal 2027. Additionally, Tan mentioned that Broadcom is engaged with two other hyperscalers to develop custom AI accelerators, with plans to tape out their XPUs this year. For the second quarter of 2025, Broadcom expects revenue of $14.9 billion, representing a 19% year-over-year growth. The company also projects adjusted EBITDA to be 66% of projected revenue, slightly lower than the 68% achieved in the first quarter but still indicative of strong profitability. Broadcom’s cash flow remained robust, with $6.1 billion generated from operations and $6.0 billion in free cash flow, representing 40% of revenue. The company ended the quarter with $9.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents and long-term debt of $60.9 billion. Overall, Broadcom’s strong first-quarter performance and bullish outlook for AI-driven growth have positioned the company favorably in the market. Investors are optimistic about the company’s future prospects, particularly in the AI semiconductor space.