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Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$162.41 -0.84 (-0.51%)
(As of 10:31 AM ET)

Broadcom - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
25

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Broadcom in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 24 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AVGO.

Consensus Price Target

$192.79
18.71% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Broadcom, the average price target is $192.79. The highest price target for AVGO is $240.00, while the lowest price target for AVGO is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.71% from the current price of $162.41.
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AVGO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
24 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$192.79$191.54$173.41$84.85
Forecasted Upside18.71% Upside6.78% Upside4.24% Upside-12.70% Downside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

AVGO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AVGO Price Targets by Month

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Broadcom Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBroadcomComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.10% Upside552.66% Upside9.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/4/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $200.00+16.61%
10/14/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $220.00+21.23%
10/8/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
3 of 5 stars
C. Muse
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $225.00+24.38%
10/8/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $205.00+15.90%
9/18/2024William Blair
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S. Naji
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
9/16/2024TD Cowen
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J. Buchalter
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $210.00+52.11%
9/6/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$2,400.00 ➝ $240.00+72.97%
9/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$176.00 ➝ $180.00+29.81%
9/6/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $210.00+37.42%
9/6/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $190.00+24.33%
7/16/2024Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$2,000.00 ➝ $200.00+19.67%
6/24/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $215.00+31.77%
6/13/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$143.00 ➝ $170.00+0.37%
6/13/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $195.00+16.07%
6/13/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $200.00+19.05%
6/13/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$155.00 ➝ $205.00+19.74%
6/13/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$162.00 ➝ $201.00+34.40%
6/13/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$165.00 ➝ $200.00+33.73%
6/11/2024Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $156.00+8.30%
6/3/2024Melius Research
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B. Reitzes
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Initiated CoverageBuy$185.00+41.45%
4/8/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$150.00+11.99%
2/28/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$140.00 ➝ $155.00+20.16%
12/8/2023Summit Insights
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
11/24/2023KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $120.00+23.46%
9/5/2023Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $100.00+14.61%
9/1/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$89.00 ➝ $100.00+8.36%
9/1/2023Needham & Company LLC
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 Boost Target$3.30 ➝ $4.40-95.23%
7/19/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
3/2/2023Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
2/28/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$66.00+10.78%
12/9/2022Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$54.00 ➝ $55.50+1.14%
12/5/2022Susquehanna Bancshares
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 Lower TargetPositive$68.00 ➝ $65.00+20.68%

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Should I Buy Broadcom Stock? AVGO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Broadcom pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Broadcom
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Broadcom:

  • Broadcom stock has shown a consistent upward trend, currently trading at $185.95, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • Strong analyst ratings with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $190.29, suggesting positive sentiment and growth potential.
  • Broadcom's diverse portfolio of semiconductor devices, focusing on complex digital and mixed signal products, positions it well in the tech industry.
  • Recent insider selling activities could indicate confidence in the company's future performance and strategic direction.
  • Positive analyst upgrades, such as raising target prices and ratings, reflect optimism in Broadcom's outlook and market position.

Broadcom
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Broadcom for these reasons:

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, potential risks in the semiconductor industry, such as market volatility and competition, could impact Broadcom's performance.
  • Recent insider selling activities, though interpreted positively in some cases, may also raise concerns about future company developments or challenges.
  • High debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02 could pose financial risks for Broadcom, especially in economic downturns or changing market conditions.
  • Market cap of $865.57 billion and a PE ratio of 7.78 may indicate overvaluation, potentially leading to price corrections in the future.
  • While the stock has shown growth, the P/E/G ratio of 2.78 suggests that the stock may be overpriced relative to its growth prospects, warranting caution for investors.

AVGO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Broadcom is $192.79, with a high forecast of $240.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Broadcom in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 24 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AVGO shares.

According to analysts, Broadcom's stock has a predicted upside of 18.71% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Broadcom's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Broadcom more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Broadcom is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AVGO compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:AVGO) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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