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Broadcom Inc · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Broadcom's Q3 2024 financial results were announced, revealing a significant revenue increase driven by AI semiconductor solutions and VMware.

Broadcom's Q3 2024 results showed strong revenue growth, up 47% year-over-year to $13.1 billion, driven by AI semiconductor solutions and the inclusion of VMware. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $1.875 billion, but a non-GAAP net income of $6.120 billion. Looking forward, Broadcom anticipates continued growth, projecting approximately $14.0 billion in revenue for Q4 2024.

  • Revenue reached $13,072 million, a 47% increase compared to the prior year.
  • GAAP net loss was $1,875 million, while non-GAAP net income amounted to $6,120 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $8,223 million, representing 63% of revenue.
  • Q4 2024 revenue is projected to be approximately $14.0 billion, including VMware's contribution.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$13.1B

Previous: $8.88B+47.3%
EPS

-$0.40

Previous: $1.05-138.1%
Cash Flow From Operations

$4.96B

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$8.22B

Previous: $5.8B+41.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$426M

Previous: -$347M-22.8%
Free Cash Flow

-$2.3B

Previous: $2.96B-177.8%
Net Income

-$1.88B

Previous: $3.3B-156.8%
Operating Income

$3.79B

Previous: $3.86B-1.8%
Gross Profit

$8.36B

Previous: $6.16B+35.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$9.95B

Previous: $12.1B-17.4%
Total Assets

$168B

Previous: $71.6B+134.6%
R&D Expense

$2.35B

No prior period
Stock-Based Comp

$1.39B

Previous: $629M+120.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Broadcom · Revenue · Quarterly

$13.1B

Q3 2024+47.3%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Broadcom · $15B total across 2 segments · Q2 2025

  • Semiconductor Solutions
    $8.41B
  • Infrastructure Software
    $6.6B

Forward guidance

Broadcom anticipates approximately $14.0 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, including VMware, which represents a 51% increase from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be approximately 64% of the projected revenue.

Tailwinds

  • Fourth quarter revenue guidance of approximately $14.0 billion.
  • Includes contribution from VMware.
  • Represents an increase of 51% from the prior year period.
  • Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 64% of projected revenue.
  • Integration of VMware is driving adjusted EBITDA margin to 64% of revenue as we exit fiscal year 2024.

Headwinds

  • Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material.
  • Global economic conditions and concerns
  • Government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions
  • Global political and economic conditions
  • Dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

+2.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

69%

38 / 55 earnings

Positive

+22.7%

Q4 2024

Best reaction

-19.2%

Q4 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026-8.1%-14.2%
Q1 2026+6.1%+7.9%-0.9%
Q4 2025-19.2%-19.8%-15.1%
Q3 2025+9.5%+20.7%+10.5%
Q2 2025+0.0%+1.0%+4.9%
Q1 2025+8.6%+8.2%-18.5%
Q4 2024+22.7%+31.1%+22.4%
Q3 2024-11.1%-3.8%+14.6%
Q2 2024+14.9%+25.2%+16.4%
Q1 2024+4.2%-4.3%-0.8%
Q4 2023+4.5%+18.7%+16.1%
Q3 2023-2.2%-2.3%-6.9%
Q2 2023+0.5%-2.2%+7.4%
Q1 2023+6.6%+5.3%+8.1%
Q4 2022+5.1%+10.1%+13.5%
Q3 2022+0.2%-0.2%-11.0%
Q2 2022+9.7%+9.1%-4.2%
Q1 2022+1.7%-1.7%+7.0%
Q4 2021+7.3%+4.5%+5.2%
Q3 2021+0.9%+0.7%-1.2%
Q2 2021+0.3%-2.2%-1.2%
Q1 2021-2.8%-4.2%+2.8%
Q4 2020-2.5%+0.4%+7.1%
Q3 2020-3.2%-6.5%-4.8%
Q2 2020+2.5%+1.9%+1.9%
Q1 2020-4.8%-18.9%+3.4%
Q4 2019-1.3%+1.3%-6.4%
Q3 2019-2.6%-3.1%-5.7%
Q2 2019-4.9%-0.6%+2.0%
Q1 2019+7.0%+10.4%+16.9%
Q4 2018-1.5%+6.4%+0.5%
Q3 2018+5.1%+5.0%+10.3%
Q2 2018-2.1%-0.8%-6.0%
Q1 2018-2.2%-7.0%-5.2%
Q4 2017+0.8%-0.6%+3.8%
Q3 2017-4.4%-5.9%-6.9%
Q2 2017+6.3%+6.0%-2.7%
Q1 2017+3.0%+3.3%+3.8%
Q4 2016+6.2%+6.5%+4.8%
Q3 2016-1.9%-3.0%-2.2%
Q2 2016+5.0%+6.5%-0.4%
Q1 2016+6.6%
Q4 2015+9.0%
Q3 2015+16.4%
Q2 2015+4.7%
Q1 2015+14.2%
Q4 2014+11.8%
Q3 2014+7.7%
Q2 2014+0.9%
Q1 2014+3.9%
Q4 2013+6.2%
Q3 2013+2.1%
Q2 2013+9.9%
Q1 2013+2.1%
Q4 2012+2.1%

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