Broadcom Inc
AVGO
$338.37 0.06%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Technology | Industry: Semiconductors
Q4 2024
Published: Dec 20, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $14.05B up 51.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.33 decreased by 137.7% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 64.1%
  • Net income of 4.32B
  • "Hock Tan: 'We are very well positioned to achieve a leading market share in this opportunity and expect this will drive a strong ramp from our 2024 AI revenue base of $12.2 billion.'" - Hock Tan

Broadcom Inc (AVGO) Q4 2024 Financial Results: Record Revenue Growth Driven by AI and VMware Integration

Executive Summary

Broadcom Inc (AVGO) reported outstanding financial results for Q4 2024, with consolidated revenue reaching $14.1 billion, marking a remarkable 51% year-over-year increase. This performance was primarily bolstered by the integration of VMware and a substantial surge in AI-related revenues. The company achieved gross profit margins of 76.9%, a significant improvement from the previous year, suggesting strong operational efficiency and effective cost management. Management emphasized a transformative year for Broadcom, noting that AI revenue increased 150% year-over-year, contributing significantly to the semiconductor segment's growth. Looking into Q1 2025, Broadcom anticipates continued revenue growth, forecasting consolidated revenue of approximately $14.6 billion, underpinned by robust demand in the AI market and solid performance from infrastructure software services.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

14.05B
QoQ: 7.51% | YoY:51.20%

Gross Profit

9.00B
64.05% margin
QoQ: 7.73% | YoY:40.50%

Operating Income

4.63B
QoQ: 22.15% | YoY:9.13%

Net Income

4.32B
QoQ: 330.61% | YoY:22.70%

EPS

-0.32
QoQ: 20.00% | YoY:-137.65%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • Q4 2024 Revenue: $14.1 billion (up 51% YoY), organic growth of 11% excluding VMware.
  • Semiconductor Revenue: $8.2 billion (up 12% YoY).
  • Infrastructure Software Revenue: $5.8 billion (up 196% YoY).
  • Gross Profit: $10.1 billion, gross margin of 76.9% (up 260 basis points YoY).
  • Operating Income: $8.8 billion with an operating margin of 63%.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 14,916.00 1.14 +24.7% View
Q4 2024 14,054.00 -0.33 +51.2% View
Q3 2024 13,072.00 -0.40 +40.6% View
Q2 2024 12,487.00 0.44 +40.7% View
Q1 2024 11,961.00 0.28 +34.8% View