1 analysts' median target is $450[FMP target], stock is $421, +6.8% upside potential. After Q1 +1.0% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved +4.8%.
B = MoonshotScore 74[9-pillar formula] + Council 3/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].
Q4 consensus: revenue $22.0B[FMP est], EPS $2.40[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 EPS +1.0% beat[FMP] but the stock +4.8% D+1[FMP D+1]. Kirsten Spears promised $250.0M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q4 during the Q1 earnings call[Kirsten Spears capex transcript].
Watchlist
Q2 Revenue Guidance
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Broadcom is guiding for consolidated revenue of approximately $22 billion for Q2 2026, representing 47% year-on-year growth.
"So in summary, let me put it all together for Q2 2026, we expect consolidated revenue growth to accelerate to 47% year-on-year and reach approximately $22 billion, and we expect adjusted EBITDA to be approximately 68% of revenue."
- Hock Tan, President and CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Vmware Growth
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VMware revenue grew 13% year-on-year. Bookings continue to be strong and total contract value booked in Q1 exceeded $9.2 billion, sustaining an ARR, which is annual recurring revenue growth of 19% year-upon-year.
"VMware revenue grew 13% year-on-year. Bookings continue to be strong and total contract value booked in Q1 exceeded $9.2 billion, sustaining an ARR, which is annual recurring revenue growth of 19% year-upon-year."
- Hock Tan, President and CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Ai Semiconductor Growth
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Broadcom expects Q2 AI semiconductor revenue of $10.7 billion, up approximately 140% year-on-year.
"Within this, we expect Q2 AI semiconductor revenue of $10.7 billion, up approximately 140% year-on-year."
- Kirsten Spears, Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Ai Networking Growth
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Broadcom projects AI networking to accelerate a lot more and grow to 40% of total AI revenue.
"In Q2, we project AI networking to accelerate a lot more and grow to 40% of total AI revenue."
- Hock Tan, President and CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Secured Supply Chain
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Today, in fact, we have line of sight to achieve AI revenue from chips, just chips, in excess of $100 billion in 2027. We have also secured the supply chain required to achieve this.
"Today, in fact, we have line of sight to achieve AI revenue from chips, just chips, in excess of $100 billion in 2027. We have also secured the supply chain required to achieve this."
- Hock Tan, President and CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Share Repurchase Program
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Today, we are announcing our Board of Directors has authorized an additional $10 billion for our share repurchase program effective through the end of calendar year 2026.
"Today, we are announcing our Board of Directors has authorized an additional $10 billion for our share repurchase program effective through the end of calendar year 2026."
- Kirsten Spears, Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - March 4, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
9-pillar methodology. Revenue Growth and Gross Margin strong.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 3 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Buffett), 0 bearish (none), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 (March 4, 2026): EPS $2.05 vs $2.03 est[FMP], +1.0% beat. D+1 movement: +4.8%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.
Q1: EPS $2.05 vs $2.03 beat[FMP], stock +4.8% D+1[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $250.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 45.0%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q4 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
Market Outlook
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Data arrives on Wednesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q4 EPS threshold $2.40[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $250.0M"[Kirsten Spears]. Two anchors, three scenarios.
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Calendar
DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.
This AVGO (AVGO) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.