Broadcom Targets $230 Billion of AI Revenue by Fiscal 2028
Broadcom (AVGO) reported Q3 revenue of $29.59B (+86% YoY) and EPS of $3.32, beating estimates. Net income tripled to $13.09B. CEO Hock Tan expects AI revenue to reach $230B by fiscal 2028, doubling from $115B in 2027. Q4 guidance of $34.8B slightly missed consensus. AVGO shares fell 2.24% premarket.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The guidance signals a massive expansion in AI-related sales, influencing investor sentiment across the semiconductor space.
Market read
Broadcom's earnings and AI outlook are likely to move the semiconductor sector and broader market indices.
What to watch
Potential contingent liabilities from residual value guarantees.
Background
Broadcom's Q3 earnings beat and AI revenue targets are part of its broader AI strategy.
Ticker impact
Broadcom reported Q3 results and new AI revenue guidance to $230B by FY2028.
Potential upside of 5‑10% on the day of release.
Revenue up 86% YoY, EPS beat, and forward AI revenue guidance far exceed consensus.
Market effects
AI hardware and semiconductor sector may see broader rally.
U.S. tech indices likely to benefit.
Sets a benchmark for AI spending expectations worldwide.
Counterpoint
Guidance may be overly optimistic; execution risk could pressure the stock.
Key entities
- CompanyBroadcom Inc.
Semiconductor and infrastructure software company.
- CompanyAnthropic
AI lab partnering with Broadcom for TPU deployment.
- CompanyOpenAI
AI lab referenced for future chip deployment.


