Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares are down on Friday as the company is drawing growing analyst support amid a mixed market backdrop. Here’s what investors need to know.



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<li>Broadcom stock is facing resistance. What’s driving AVGO stock lower?</li>
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<h2>Are Hyperscalers Creating A Pricing Boom?</h2>



Analysts from TD Cowen have reaffirmed a Buy rating on Broadcom, setting a price target of $450, citing rising demand for its chips as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates. Additionally, KeyBanc’s analyst noted that hyperscalers are locking in DRAM and NAND capacity, which is expected to drive significant increases in contract pricing.



The analysts also highlighted Broadcom’s potential benefits from custom silicon, particularly with its Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate supply outlook for 2026. This comes as hyperscaler demand tightens memory supply, suggesting a robust long-term opportunity for Broadcom as it expands its AI backlog.



<h2>How Broadcom Makes Money – And Why AI Is Central To Its Future</h2>



Broadcom operates a diversified chip and infrastructure software business, with most of its revenue coming from high-performance semiconductors used in data centers, networking gear, storage, smartphones and broadband equipment. 



The company also sells software used by enterprises to manage security, mainframes and complex IT infrastructure, providing a steady stream of recurring revenue. Artificial intelligence is becoming a key growth engine for Broadcom because AI workloads demand massive data movement and low-latency connections inside cloud data centers. 



That plays directly to Broadcom's strengths in custom accelerators and high-speed networking chips, which help hyperscale customers build and scale AI clusters more efficiently.



<h2>Bearish Indicators Suggest Caution Ahead</h2>



The stock is currently trading 6.8% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 10.2% below its 50-day SMA, indicating a bearish trend in the short term. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 33.42% and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, reflecting a strong longer-term performance.



The RSI is at 38.34, which is considered neutral territory, while the MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that traders should be cautious in the current environment.



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<li>Key Resistance: $359.50</li>



<li>Key Support: $281.50</li>
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<h2>Analysts Think AVGO Has Room To Run</h2>



Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings report on Mar. 5.



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<li>EPS Estimate: $1.88 (Up from $1.60 YoY)</li>



<li>Revenue Estimate: $19.17 billion (Up from $14.92 billion YoY)</li>



<li>Valuation: P/E of 68.2x (Indicates premium valuation)</li>
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Analyst Consensus &amp; Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $450.96. Recent analyst moves include:



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<li>Wells Fargo: Upgraded to Overweight (Raises Target to $430.00) (Jan. 15)</li>



<li>RBC Capital: Initiated with Sector Perform (Target $370.00) (Jan. 15)</li>



<li>Mizuho: Outperform (Raises Target to $480.00) (Jan. 9)</li>
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Valuation Insight: While the stock trades at a premium P/E multiple, the strong consensus and 17% expected earnings growth suggest analysts view this growth as justification for the 41% upside to analyst targets.



<h2>Benzinga Edge Rankings</h2>



Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Broadcom, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:



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<li>Quality: Strong (Score: 96.76) — The balance sheet remains healthy.</li>



<li>Momentum: Bullish (Score: 77.86) — Stock is outperforming the broader market.</li>



<li>Value: Risk (Score: 7.18) — Trading at a steep premium relative to peers.</li>
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The Verdict: Broadcom’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a classic ‘High-Flyer’ setup. While the Momentum (77.86) confirms the strong trend, the low Value (7.18) score warns that the stock is priced for perfection—investors should ride the trend but use tight stop-losses.



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<h2>Top ETF Exposure</h2>



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<li>Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE:VYM): 8.68% Weight</li>



<li>Invesco S&amp;P 500 Momentum ETF (NYSE:SPMO): 9.75% Weight</li>



<li>FT Cboe Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF (NASDAQ:TDVI): 9.62% Weight</li>
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Significance: Because AVGO carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.



<h2>AVGO Shares Drop Friday</h2>



AVGO Price Action: Broadcom shares were down 1.90% at $319.31 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.



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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares are down 1.90% at $319.31 amid mixed market conditions, despite growing analyst support. Analysts from TD Cowen maintain a Buy rating with a price target of $450, driven by rising AI demand for chips. KeyBanc highlights potential pricing increases due to hyperscalers securing DRAM and NAND capacity. While the stock shows bearish short-term indicators, it has increased 33.42% over the past year. Analysts expect strong earnings growth, with an EPS estimate of $1.88 for the upcoming report on Mar. 5, indicating a positive long-term outlook for Broadcom.

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