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Broadcom Inc.$336.50
Unclear
Target $349.44
Report: Feb 19, 2026Technology • Semiconductors • Mature CompounderSnapshot
Decision-first overview with recommendation, valuation anchor, and current setup.
Company Overview
Research Snapshot
Price History
Pelican View
Current$336.50+3.8%
Rec: UnclearConviction: High
Entry Target
$268.80
(20% below current)
Fair Value
$349.44
(4% above current)
Stop Loss
$274.90
(18% below current)
Position Size
Half
Time Horizon
Long-Term
Key Metrics
Live Snapshot
Market Data
52 Week High$414.61
52 Week Low$138.10
Avg. 3 Month Volume26.22M
Efficiency
LTM Gross Margin67.8%
LTM EBITDA Margin54.7%
LTM EBIT Margin41.8%
LTM Operating Margin40.7%
LTM ROA14.9%
LTM ROE32.9%
LTM ROIC39.9%
LTM ROCE19.2%
Capital Structure
Market Cap (MM)$1,465.4B
Enterprise Value (MM)$1,517.3B
Shares Outstanding4.74B
Total Debt (MM)$66.06B
Cash & Equivalents (MM)$14.17B
LTM Net Debt (MM)$51.88B
LTM Net Debt/EBITDA1.4x
Growth
TTM Rev. Growth25.2%
Last 3-Yr Rev. CAGR25.7%
Last 3-Yr EBITDA CAGR23.0%
Last 3-Yr EPS CAGR20.0%
Valuation
Street Target Price$443.72
LTM EV/Revenue22.2x
LTM EV/Gross Profit32.8x
LTM EV/EBIT53.1x
LTM EV/EBITDA40.7x
LTM P/E58.7x
LTM EV/FCF52.5x
LTM P/FCF50.7x
LTM P/TB35.1x
LTM P/B18.3x
Dividend Yield0.8%
Payout Ratio45.7%
Executive SummarySituation: Current price is $336.5 versus fair value $349.44 (3.8% expected return), and valuation confidence is stable. Debate: Bull case depends on Conversion of the $73 billion AI backlog into realized revenue. Bear case centers on Customer concentration risk, where a single hyperscaler accounts for 32% of total revenue. Conclusion: Recommendation is Unclear; maintain no position until reliability and catalyst evidence improve.
Bull Case
Broadcom is the primary beneficiary of the custom AI silicon trend, with a $73 billion backlog and a six-customer model including OpenAI and Google. The VMware integration is delivering higher-than-expected synergies, driving operating margins toward 40% and generating $27.5 billion in annual operating cash flow.
Bear Case
High customer concentration, with one client accounting for 32% of revenue, exposes the company to significant demand swings. Aggressive VMware subscription pricing may alienate enterprise customers, driving them toward competitors like Nutanix or public cloud native services.
Key Catalysts
Mid-Term (6-18 months)Impact: Critical
Conversion of the $73 billion AI backlog into realized revenue. This addresses market concerns about the sustainability of AI demand and val...
Long-Term (18+ months)Impact: High
Execution of the 10-gigawatt power agreement with OpenAI. This strategic partnership secures long-term demand for custom XPUs and differenti...
Long-Term (18+ months)Impact: Moderate
Broadcom is at a critical juncture as it integrates VMware and scales its AI semiconductor business, making the next 12 months vital for pro...
Primary Risks
Concern: High
Customer concentration risk, where a single hyperscaler accounts for 32% of total revenue. A reduction in capex from this client would lead...
Concern: Medium
Moat erosion from regulatory scrutiny. Antitrust investigations into VMware licensing and software bundling could force price cuts or limit...
Concern: Medium
Broadcom's stewardship is high-quality, characterized by a board with deep semiconductor and M&A expertise (including Silver Lake's Kenneth...
Recent Activity
2025-12-12SEC Filing (8-K)
-11.43%Excerpt: Source: Attachment (EX-99.1) Document Exhibit 99.1 Broadcom Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Revenue of $18,015 million for the fourth quarter, up 28 percent from the...
2025-09-10SEC Filing (8-K)
+9.77%Excerpt: Source: Main Body UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event...
2025-09-05SEC Filing (8-K)
+9.41%Excerpt: Source: Attachment (EX-99.1) Document Exhibit 99.1 Broadcom Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Revenue of $15,952 million for the third quarter, up 22 percent from the prior...
2025-06-06SEC Filing (8-K)
-5.00%Excerpt: Source: Attachment (EX-99.1) Document Exhibit 99.1 Broadcom Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Revenue of $15,004 million for the second quarter, up 20 percent from the prior...
2025-03-07SEC Filing (8-K)
+8.64%Excerpt: Source: Attachment (EX-99.1) Document Exhibit 99.1 Broadcom Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend • Revenue of $14,916 million for the first quarter, up 25 percent from the prior...
Valuation Table
9.8/10Decision Grade
Scenario Range
$275
Bear
$456
Base
$589
Bull
$337