The semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has seen an impressive 69% surge in the stock market over the past year. However, the beginning of 2025 has been more volatile for the company.
Last month, Broadcom suffered a significant drop in value after the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, DeepSeek, announced that it had developed a highly efficient AI model at an extremely low cost.
This news has raised doubts about the multi-billion-dollar investments that major tech companies are making in AI infrastructure, negatively impacting Broadcom, which has been one of the primary beneficiaries of this massive spending.
Despite this initial decline, Broadcom has managed to recover some of its losses, and although it still has a 6% drop in 2025, its upcoming earnings report for the first fiscal quarter of 2025, scheduled for March 6, could provide a new bullish boost, according to Nasdaq.
The Rise of AI Spending and Broadcom’s Benefit
Broadcom’s growth over the past year has been driven by the high demand for its application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
During its earnings conference in December 2024, the company highlighted that its custom AI chips are being used by three major cloud computing companies, resulting in a doubling of custom processor shipments and a fourfold increase in networking equipment for AI servers.
Additionally, Broadcom has been selected to supply its next-generation custom chips to two new cloud clients, further expanding its presence in this segment.
According to reports, the three companies already using its chips are Alphabet (Google), Meta Platforms, and ByteDance (TikTok).
Major Investments in AI Infrastructure in 2025
The outlook for Broadcom remains promising, as two of its current clients are set to significantly increase their AI infrastructure spending in 2025:
- Alphabet has projected a $23 billion increase in its capital expenditures this year.
- Meta Platforms could raise its investment by 60%, reaching $65 billion.
These investment increases could translate into higher orders for Broadcom, further driving its growth.
Broadcom may have also secured new key clients, such as Apple and OpenAI. Reuters reports suggest that OpenAI is looking to reduce its reliance on Nvidia’s graphics cards and has chosen Broadcom to design its own custom AI chip.
On the other hand, Apple is reportedly collaborating with Broadcom to develop a server chip for AI, further solidifying Broadcom’s position in the AI semiconductor market. Additionally, Broadcom has gained a larger share in the radio frequency components used in Apple’s iPhones, reducing dependence on Skyworks Solutions.
Financial Results and Projections
For the first fiscal quarter of 2025, Broadcom expects to reach $14.6 billion in revenue, representing a 22% growth compared to the previous year. Additionally, its earnings are projected to rise 37% year-over-year, reaching $1.51 per share.
If new partnerships with OpenAI and Apple result in additional orders, Broadcom could exceed its own expectations and trigger a bullish rally in its stock following the release of its financial results.
In the previous fiscal year, Broadcom generated $12.2 billion in AI chip sales. Although the company has not yet provided an official estimate for 2025, its revenues are expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
In fact, Broadcom estimates that its market opportunity for custom AI chips and networking could grow to a range of $60 billion to $90 billion by 2027. With a 55% to 60% dominance in the custom chip market, Broadcom is well-positioned to capitalize on this massive growth.
Despite its recent challenges, Broadcom remains an attractive bet. Its price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is just 0.62, suggesting that the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential.
The release of its next earnings report on March 6 could mark a turning point for the stock. Investors looking for an opportunity in the AI market might consider taking advantage of this moment to buy Broadcom before its next bullish surge.
Sometimes, tech stocks offer second chances for investment before they take off. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Netflix have delivered enormous returns to investors who bought at the right time.
Broadcom could be the next big opportunity in the AI market, and with its strategic partnerships, dominance in AI chips, and strong financial projections, it is a company that investors should not ignore.
