10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2025

Broadcom Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended May 4, 2025

Filed June 11, 2025For Securities:AVGO

Summary

Broadcom Inc. reported robust financial results for the fiscal quarter and first two quarters ended May 4, 2025. Total net revenue surged by 20% and 22% year-over-year, respectively, driven by strong performance in both its Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software segments. The Semiconductor Solutions segment saw a 17% increase driven by demand for AI networking solutions, while Infrastructure Software experienced a significant 25% and 35% jump, largely attributed to strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) sales and a transition to subscription models. Gross margin improved to 68% from 62% year-over-year, benefiting from a higher software revenue mix and reduced amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Net income also saw substantial growth, increasing by 139% for the first two quarters. The company continued its capital return program, paying $5,559 million in dividends and repurchasing $2,450 million of common stock in the first two quarters. Broadcom maintains a strong liquidity position with $9,472 million in cash and cash equivalents and ample capacity under its revolving credit facility. The company also announced a new $10 billion stock repurchase program. Despite the positive results, investors should note the significant customer concentration, with a single distributor accounting for 29% of net revenue, and the ongoing integration risks associated with the VMware acquisition, as highlighted in the risk factors section.

Financial Statements
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Revenue$15.00B
Cost of Revenue$4.81B
Gross Profit$10.20B
R&D Expenses$2.69B
SG&A Expenses$1.08B
Operating Expenses$4.37B
Operating Income$5.83B
Interest Expense$769.00M
Net Income$4.96B
EPS (Basic)$1.05
EPS (Diluted)$1.03
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.71B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)4.83B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total net revenue for the first two fiscal quarters increased by 22% to $29.92 billion compared to the prior year.
  • 2Operating income for the first two fiscal quarters more than doubled, increasing by 139% to $12.09 billion.
  • 3Gross margin improved significantly to 68% for the first two fiscal quarters, up from 62% in the prior year, driven by a higher software revenue mix.
  • 4The Infrastructure Software segment revenue grew by 35% year-over-year for the first two fiscal quarters, largely due to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) performance.
  • 5The Semiconductor Solutions segment revenue increased by 14% year-over-year for the first two fiscal quarters, boosted by demand for AI networking solutions.
  • 6Broadcom returned $5.56 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchased $2.45 billion in stock during the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2025.
  • 7The company ended the quarter with $9.47 billion in cash and cash equivalents, indicating a strong liquidity position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadcom reported total net revenue of $15.004 billion for the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2025, an increase of 20% compared to $12.487 billion in the same quarter last year. For the first two fiscal quarters, total net revenue was $29.920 billion, up 22% from $24.448 billion in the prior year period.

The Semiconductor Solutions segment revenue increased by 17% to $8.408 billion for the fiscal quarter and by 14% to $16.620 billion for the first two fiscal quarters, driven by strong demand for AI networking solutions. The Infrastructure Software segment saw substantial growth, with revenue up 25% to $6.596 billion for the fiscal quarter and 35% to $13.300 billion for the first two fiscal quarters, primarily due to strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) sales and a transition to subscription models.

Broadcom demonstrated improved profitability, with gross margin increasing to 68% for both the fiscal quarter and the first two fiscal quarters, up from 62% in the comparable prior year periods. This improvement was attributed to a higher software revenue mix and reduced amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Operating income for the first two fiscal quarters surged by 139% to $12.089 billion, reflecting strong revenue growth and margin expansion.

Broadcom continues to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. In the first two fiscal quarters ended May 4, 2025, the company paid $5.559 billion in dividends and repurchased $2.450 billion of common stock in the fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2025. Additionally, a new $10 billion stock repurchase program was authorized in April 2025.