Summary
Broadcom Inc. reported strong financial results for the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal year 2021, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth across key metrics. Total net revenue increased by 16% in the quarter and 15% year-to-date, driven by robust performance in the Semiconductor Solutions segment, which saw a 19% increase in revenue for both periods. The Infrastructure Software segment also contributed positively, with revenue up 10% for the quarter and 6% year-to-date. Profitability saw substantial improvement, with operating income rising 111% for the quarter and 139% year-to-date. This growth was fueled by increased gross margins, up to 62% in the quarter and 61% year-to-date, attributed to higher demand and lower amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. The company also benefited from a decrease in operating expenses, primarily due to lower SG&A and restructuring charges compared to the prior year. Broadcom's balance sheet remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents increasing significantly, and the company generated substantial cash flow from operations, indicating a healthy financial position.
Financial Highlights
56 data points| Revenue | $6.78B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.58B |
| Gross Profit | $4.20B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.21B |
| SG&A Expenses | $346.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $2.07B |
| Operating Income | $2.13B |
| Interest Expense | $415.00M |
| Net Income | $1.88B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.44 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.42 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 4.11B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.29B |
Key Highlights
- 1Broadcom reported a 16% increase in total net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, reaching $6.78 billion, compared to $5.82 billion in the prior year period.
- 2Net revenue from the Semiconductor Solutions segment grew by 19% year-over-year for both the third quarter and the first three quarters of fiscal year 2021.
- 3Operating income significantly increased, up 111% to $2.13 billion for the third quarter and up 139% to $5.94 billion for the first three quarters, highlighting strong operational leverage.
- 4Gross margin improved to 62% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 from 57% in the prior year period, driven by favorable semiconductor segment margins and reduced amortization costs.
- 5The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, reporting $11.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $7.6 billion at the beginning of the fiscal year.
- 6Cash flow from operating activities remained robust, generating $10.2 billion for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2021, up from $8.7 billion in the comparable prior year period.
- 7Infrastructure Software segment revenue increased by 10% to $1.76 billion for the third quarter, demonstrating consistent growth in this segment.