Broadcom Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) has announced the availability of its Wi-Fi 7 chipset solutions, significantly enhancing performance for smartphones and access points. The new technology doubles speeds compared to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E while providing low-latency communication. With features like 320 MHz channel bandwidth and advanced multi-link operation, Wi-Fi 7 is designed for high-demand environments shaped by remote work and immersive gaming. Broadcom expects Wi-Fi 7 revenue to surpass that of earlier technologies within five years, reflecting its strong industry partnerships and market demand.

Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) and Deutsche Bank will host a webcast on April 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. PT to discuss Broadcom's custom silicon business. Key presenters include Hock Tan, CEO, Frank Ostojic, Senior VP, and Vijay Janapaty, VP. Interested parties can register for the event here. A live audio webcast and replay will be available on Broadcom's investor relations website post-event. Broadcom provides semiconductor solutions for markets like data center, networking, and enterprise software.

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) announced the commencement of Exchange Offers for eligible holders of its Existing Notes, allowing them to exchange for up to $2,500,000,000 in New Notes due 2037 and a cash payment. The Exchange Offers will expire on April 27, 2022, and eligible holders who participate before the Early Participation Date will receive an additional $50 in New Notes per $1,000 principal amount. The offers are subject to conditions including the issuance of at least $500,000,000 worth of New Notes.

Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) priced an offering of $750 million of 4.00% Senior Notes due 2029 and $1.2 billion of 4.15% Senior Notes due 2032. The Offering is set to settle on April 14, 2022. Proceeds will be used to redeem 4.700% Senior Notes due 2025 and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2026. The New Notes will be unsecured and rank pari passu with Broadcom's other unsecured debt. The offering is targeted at qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.

Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) announced the intention to offer senior notes due 2029 and 2032, contingent on market conditions. Proceeds from this issuance will be used to redeem existing senior notes due 2025 and 2026, along with associated fees. Additionally, Broadcom plans to launch exchange offers for certain existing notes maturing between 2027 and 2032 for new senior notes maturing in 2037. The offerings will be conducted privately under applicable securities regulations and are not contingent upon one another.

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) has demonstrated its 400G PAM-4 DSP PHY with integrated TIA and high-swing laser driver, achieving sub-7W power consumption for DR4 modules. This BCM87412 module, built on a 112G PAM-4 DSP platform, enhances energy efficiency compared to the industry standard of 9W, positioning Broadcom as a leader in the transition to 400G Ethernet. The technology was showcased during OFC 2022, highlighting Broadcom's role in advancing data center solutions.

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported record first-quarter fiscal 2022 results with a 16% revenue growth to $7.7 billion and a 23% increase in operating profit. Net income rose to $2.5 billion, translating to earnings per share of $5.59. Strong enterprise demand and investments in next-gen technology drove performance. The company generated $3.4 billion in free cash flow and returned $4.5 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases. Looking ahead, revenue guidance for Q2 is approximately $7.9 billion, indicating continued growth.

Broadcom has announced its PCIe Gen 5.0 portfolio, aimed at enhancing data center performance with double the speed of PCIe 4.0. This new technology is particularly beneficial for applications requiring high performance and low latency, such as AI and cloud computing. The portfolio includes products with low power consumption and high lane counts, featuring the PEX89000 switch series that offers improved power efficiency and new security features. Broadcom emphasizes its commitment to interoperability, having distributed evaluation boards to major industry players for testing.

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) introduced the Brocade G730, a 64G Fibre Channel switch platform designed for autonomous SAN management. This new technology integrates advanced security and optimizes data center operations against cybersecurity threats. The system features enhanced autonomous capabilities, transforming vast telemetry data into actionable insights, ensuring reliability and performance. The G730 provides 128 ports in a compact design, enabling increased scalability while maintaining low latency. The optical transceiver doubles port density, marking a significant advancement in Fibre Channel technology.