Broadcom Inc (AVGO) - Stock report

Broadcom Inc looks like a strong operating business today because artificial intelligence (AI) demand is lifting revenue and cash. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, that revenue gain also reached cash generation, so demand is turning into cash, rather than higher shipments alone.

Broadcom sells two things that large computing systems need to run. Its semiconductor business supplies chips and connectivity components that move data, and its infrastructure software helps enterprises manage, secure, and automate private and hybrid cloud environments.

Broadcom deserves attention now because one economic thread drives the story. If AI semiconductor demand keeps expanding and the software base stays steady, recent growth can carry through to profit and cash beyond one quarter.

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, revenue rose 48% year over year to $22.2 billion.

AI semiconductor revenue reached $10.8 billion, up 143% year over year.

Cash after capital spending was a calculated $10.3 billion in the quarter.

The key operating issue is whether AI spending keeps flowing into Broadcom's custom accelerators and networking fast enough to support the whole company.

Sustained AI demand matters because it is the faster engine. Third quarter guidance of approximately $29.4 billion of revenue keeps the focus on whether semiconductor demand keeps lifting revenue while cash conversion stays strong.

Broadcom Inc. is a computing infrastructure supplier that makes money by selling chips and software that move data, run workloads, store information, and secure core systems. Buyers include enterprises, cloud and telecom operators, equipment makers, distributors, channel partners, and government customers.

Broadcom reports two segments. Semiconductor solutions sell connectivity and computing hardware, including custom AI accelerators and Ethernet switching chips. Infrastructure software sells platforms that run and manage computing infrastructure, including VMware Cloud Foundation and mainframe software.

Management is prioritizing technology leadership through internal research and development and acquisitions, including VMware.

The main operating dependency is a concentrated customer and channel base. Distributors were 48% of net revenue in fiscal year 2025, and the top five end customers were about 40%, so a small group of partners and customers matters across both segments.