FrançaisAre analysts right about Broadcom (AVGO)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Broadcom, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 79% were profitable, average return +48% (486 calls). At 3 months: +9% average return (59% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | 32 | 72% | +39% |
| Keybanc | 32 | 69% | +38% |
| Morgan Stanley | 31 | 81% | +44% |
| Rosenblatt | 30 | 87% | +61% |
| Citigroup | 24 | 71% | +46% |
Valuation
Is Broadcom overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Broadcom right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Broadcom's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Broadcom | Sector median (Information Technology) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 44.1 | 36.0 |
| Forward P/E | 17.7 | 18.3 |
| Net margin | 43% | 16% |
👉 Broadcom trades above its sector median (44.1 vs 36.0) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Broadcom pays about $2.54/share/yr → 0.69% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Broadcom a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Broadcom (AVGO) is "Buy" (78 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 79% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Broadcom's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $530 (+54% vs $345), ranging from $400 to $600 (26 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Broadcom?
Over 1 year, 79% of analyst targets on Broadcom were profitable, for an average return of +48% (across 486 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Broadcom stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $530 within 12 months, i.e. +54% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $600, the most cautious $400.
What is the Broadcom stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $530, +54%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (79%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Broadcom overvalued?
Its P/E is 44.1, forward P/E 17.7. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.