Broadcom AI Demand Outlook Gives Investors 'Reason to Dream': Analyst

Broadcom's (AVGO) AI demand outlook has analysts bullish, with CEO Hock Tan projecting a 65% Q1 FY25 AI revenue growth to $3.8B, and a potential $60B-$90B annual AI revenue by FY27. This optimism is driven by strong AI chip demand from hyperscalers, with custom AI chips and Ethernet networking products leading the way. The company's Q4 FY24 AI revenue surged 220% YoY to $12.2B, further bolstering confidence in its AI growth story. Despite a slight revenue miss in Q4, Broadcom's earnings per share ($1.42) beat expectations ($1.38), and its adjusted EBITDA margin of 66% remained robust. With a strong AI demand outlook and solid financial performance, Broadcom offers investors reason to dream of significant growth in the AI semiconductor market.



Broadcom's AI chip revenue growth significantly outpaced its overall semiconductor segment performance. In fiscal 2024, AI revenue surged 220% year-over-year to $12.2 billion, while the semiconductor solutions group, which includes AI chips, grew 12% to $8.23 billion. This disparity highlights the strong demand for AI-specific products, driving Broadcom's overall growth.

Custom AI chips and Ethernet networking products are key drivers of Broadcom's AI revenue growth. Custom AI chips, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), are designed for specific AI applications, catering to the needs of hyperscalers (large tech companies with massive data centers). These chips are essential for generative AI applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which require significant computational power. Ethernet networking products, on the other hand, facilitate the communication between thousands of AI chips in data centers, enabling efficient data processing and transfer. The growth in AI demand has led to a surge in Broadcom's AI revenue, which increased 220% year-over-year to $12.2 billion in fiscal 2024.



Broadcom's AI revenue growth rate is impressive, with a 220% increase in fiscal 2024 to $12.2 billion. This growth is driven by AI XPUs and Ethernet networking portfolio, outpacing Nvidia's 190% growth in AI-related revenue in the same period. AMD, while not disclosing AI-specific revenue, has seen strong growth in its EPYC server processors, which are used in AI applications.

Broadcom's AI demand outlook has analysts bullish, with CEO Hock Tan projecting a 65% Q1 FY25 AI revenue growth to $3.8B, and a potential $60B-$90B annual AI revenue by FY27. This optimism is driven by strong AI chip demand from hyperscalers, with custom AI chips and Ethernet networking products leading the way. The company's Q4 FY24 AI revenue surged 220% YoY to $12.2B, further bolstering confidence in its AI growth story. Despite a slight revenue miss in Q4, Broadcom's earnings per share ($1.42) beat expectations ($1.38), and its adjusted EBITDA margin of 66% remained robust. With a strong AI demand outlook and solid financial performance, Broadcom offers investors reason to dream of significant growth in the AI semiconductor market.