NASDAQ$AVGO

Broadcom Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Broadcom's Q4 2024 financial results were announced, revealing a significant revenue increase driven by semiconductor and infrastructure software segments.

Broadcom reported a strong fourth quarter in fiscal year 2024, with revenue reaching $14.054 billion, a 51% increase year-over-year. GAAP net income was $4.324 billion, and non-GAAP net income was $6.965 billion. The company's adjusted EBITDA stood at $9.089 billion, representing 65% of revenue. Broadcom also increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 11% to $0.59 per share.

  • Revenue increased by 51% year-over-year, reaching $14.054 billion.
  • GAAP net income was $4.324 billion, while non-GAAP net income reached $6.965 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $9.089 billion, representing 65% of revenue.
  • Quarterly common stock dividend increased by 11% to $0.59 per share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$14.1B

Previous: $9.3B+51.2%
EPS (adj)

$1.42

Previous: $1.11+27.9%
Cash Flow From Operations

$5.6B

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$9.09B

Previous: $6.05B+50.3%
Capital Expenditures

$122M

Previous: -$105M+216.2%
Net Income

$4.32B

Previous: $3.52B+22.7%
Operating Income

$4.63B

Previous: $4.32B+7.1%
Gross Profit

$8.24B

Previous: $6.06B+36.0%
R&D Expense

$2.23B

Previous: $1.39B+61.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.31B

Previous: $638M+106.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Broadcom · Revenue · Quarterly

$14.1B

Q4 2024+51.2%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

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

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

Forward guidance

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, Broadcom anticipates revenue of approximately $14.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of approximately 66% of projected revenue.

Tailwinds

  • First quarter revenue guidance of approximately $14.6 billion.
  • Projected revenue represents an increase of 22% from the prior year period.
  • First quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 66% of projected revenue.
  • Increased quarterly common stock dividend by 11% to $0.59 per share for fiscal year 2025.
  • Target fiscal year 2025 annual common stock dividend of $2.36 per share is a record.

Headwinds

  • The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort.
  • 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.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+3.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

70%

38 / 54 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
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%

Discussion

Share your read of this quarter. Sign-in carries your eToro identity.

Join the conversation

Sign in with eToro to post your read of this quarter and vote on others'.

Sign in with eToro