PQC Market Explodes: Quantum Threat Forces Urgent $2.84B Investment Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 22 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
Post-Quantum Cryptography Market Growth: The post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow from $0.42 billion in 2025 to $2.84 billion by 2030, driven by increasing data breaches and the need for quantum-resistant encryption.
Scope Technologies' Certification and Strategy: Scope Technologies Corp. achieved Level 1 certification under the CyberSecure Canada program, validating its cybersecurity controls and positioning it for higher-level certifications essential for government and defense contracts.
Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions: SEALSQ Corp. formed a partnership with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions to develop secure semiconductor solutions for U.S. defense, while Scope Technologies acquired Cloud Codes, enhancing its client base and revenue.
CyberArk's Machine Identity Security Enhancements: CyberArk expanded its Machine Identity Security portfolio with new capabilities to help organizations manage and secure machine identities, addressing the growing complexity and risks associated with machine identity security.
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Analyst Views on AVGO
Wall Street analysts forecast AVGO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AVGO is 462.58 USD with a low forecast of 390.00 USD and a high forecast of 525.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
28 Analyst Rating
27 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 333.240
Low
390.00
Averages
462.58
High
525.00
Current: 333.240
Low
390.00
Averages
462.58
High
525.00
About AVGO
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology firm that designs, develops, and supplies a range of semiconductors, enterprise software and security solutions. The Company operates through two segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Its semiconductor solutions segment includes all of its product lines and intellectual property (IP) licensing. It provides a variety of radio frequency semiconductor devices, wireless connectivity solutions, custom touch controllers, and inductive charging solutions for mobile applications. Its infrastructure software segment includes its private and hybrid cloud, application development and delivery, software-defined edge, application networking and security, mainframe, distributed and cybersecurity solutions, and its FC SAN business. It provides a portfolio of software solutions that enable customers to plan, develop, automate, manage and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, mobile and cloud platforms.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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