AI-extracted from the 10-Q filed 2026-09-10 — Q3 FY2026 (quarter ended August 2, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Broadcom's Q3 revenue surged 85% YoY to $29.6B, driven by unprecedented demand for custom AI accelerators and networking solutions, with semiconductor solutions revenue jumping 127% YoY.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Semiconductor Solutions$20.8B+127% YoY
Strong demand for networking solutions, primarily custom AI accelerators and AI networking products
Infrastructure Software$8.8B+29% YoY
Strong demand for VMware Cloud Foundation product, including additional license revenue on contracts without termination for convenience
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $29.6B+86% YoY
Semiconductor Solutions$20.8B+127% YoY
Strong demand for networking solutions, primarily custom AI accelerators and AI networking products
Infrastructure Software$8.8B+29% YoY
Strong demand for VMware Cloud Foundation product, including additional license revenue on contracts without termination for convenience
Largest Expense Items
Research and development$2.9B-5% YoY
Lower compensation from decreased headcount, offset by higher engineering project costs
Selling, general and administrative$1.0B-7% YoY
Lower compensation from decreased headcount
Margins: Gross margin was 69% in Q3 FY2026, up from 67% in Q3 FY2025, primarily due to strong product demand and revenue growth, partially offset by a higher mix of lower-margin semiconductor solutions revenue relative to infrastructure software.
Watch Items from the Filing
One distributor customer accounted for 50% of Q3 net revenue (vs. 32% in prior year); top five end customers represent approximately 55% of quarterly revenue. Loss of any major customer could materially harm business.
Maximum potential Backstop liability under AI XPV platform is approximately $29B upon deployment of all AI racks; fair value currently not material but could increase materially if customer defaults on lease obligations.
Approximately 95% of wafers manufactured by contract manufacturers come from TSMC; TSMC also serves competitors and could prioritize other customers or raise prices, disrupting supply and margins.
Remaining performance obligations under long-term customer contracts total $179.2B as of August 2, 2026, with ~25% expected to be recognized over next 12 months, providing strong revenue visibility for AI accelerators.
Operating income increased 171% YoY to $15.96B; operating margin expanded to 54% from 37%, demonstrating strong operating leverage from AI-driven revenue growth and cost discipline.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
124 transactions in AVGO reported by 33 members of Congress under the STOCK Act, most recent trade Sep 16, 2026. Reported transactions, not recommendations.
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