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According to analyst Vivek Arya, Broadcom is showing “no signs of slowing down” and has emerged as one of the key beneficiaries of the rise of AI outside of Nvidia. In fact, Arya reiterated a buy rating on the chipmaker and maintained a $215 per share price target, implying more than 25% upside from the current price.
What sets Broadcom apart as BofA’s top AI pick is its “multiple vectors of growth.” Following a conversation with Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, Arya expects AI to grow into a $30 billion to $50 billion opportunity over the next three to five years. This market, which should contribute $11 billion in sales in fiscal 2024, will encompass networking, interconnects, and accelerator segments.
One key aspect that sets Broadcom apart is its diverse customer base, which includes public cloud vendors and consumer-facing AI platforms such as Meta and Google-parent Alphabet. This mix of customers is expected to drive future demand and sustain growth for the company.
In addition, Arya highlighted Broadcom as the “best and most consistent generator of cash at 45-50%+ of sales.” The company’s management plans to use half of its free cash flow to pay dividends, with the rest going towards paying down debt.
Overall, Bank of America’s optimism on Broadcom’s future prospects in the AI space is reflected in the stock’s performance, with a 54% advance in 2024. With a strong demand for its products and a solid financial position, Broadcom appears to be well-positioned to capitalize on the AI boom in the coming years.
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