The chart below shows how AVGO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AVGO sees a -2.37% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +8.71% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.95%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Revenue Growth: Consolidated revenue grew 44% year-over-year to a record $51.6 billion for fiscal year 2024.
Organic Revenue Growth: Excluding VMware, revenue grew over 9% organically.
Operating Profit Growth: Operating profit, excluding transition costs, grew 42% year-over-year.
Record Cash Return to Shareholders: Returned a record $22 billion in cash to shareholders, up 45% year-on-year through dividends, buybacks, and eliminations.
AI Revenue Surge: AI revenue grew 220% from $3.8 billion in fiscal 2023 to $12.2 billion in fiscal 2024, representing 41% of semiconductor revenue.
Negative
Net Revenue Decline: Consolidated net revenue of $14.1 billion was down 51% year-on-year, excluding the contribution from VM ware.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margins were 76.9% of revenue in the quarter, up 260 basis points from the year ago quarter, indicating a decline in profitability.
R&D and Operating Expenses Increase: R&D was $1.4 billion, and consolidated operating expenses were $2 billion, up year-on-year primarily due to the acquisition and consolidation of VM ware.
Operating Income Surge: Q4 operating income was $8.8 billion and was up 53% from a year ago, with operating margin at 63% of revenue, indicating a decline in operational efficiency.
Inventory Decline Due to Demand: We ended the fourth quarter with inventory of $1.8 billion, down 7% sequentially, reflecting a decrease in demand.
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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