New Age Alpha Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 130,874 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,283 shares during the quarter. Broadcom makes up approximately 2.0% of New Age Alpha Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest holding. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $45,295,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in AVGO. Miller Global Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Family CFO Inc purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $35,000. PayPay Securities Corp raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 88.9% during the fourth quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 119 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Camelot Portfolios LLC purchased a new position in shares of Broadcom during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $45,000. 76.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Broadcom Trading Up 4.7%
Broadcom stock opened at $446.77 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $383.52 and a 200 day moving average of $358.56. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 87.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.43. Broadcom Inc. has a 12-month low of $234.90 and a 12-month 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 Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 23rd were issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 23rd. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 50.78%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom
In other Broadcom news, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.31, for a total transaction of $358,310.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 32,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,592,045.12. This trade represents a 3.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider S. Ram Velaga sold 8,000 shares of the 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 directly owned 57,932 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,464,964.64. This trade represents a 12.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 324,282 shares of company stock worth $106,425,249. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Broadcom
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
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have recently weighed in on AVGO. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Broadcom from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $500.00 price objective (up from $405.00) on shares of Broadcom in a report on Friday, May 15th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating and set a $485.00 price objective on shares of Broadcom in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Mizuho reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $480.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Broadcom from $475.00 to $500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $454.55.
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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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