Henry Samueli Sells Broadcom Inc. Shares
Broadcom's co-founder Henry Samueli sold 1,890 shares on June 18, 2026.
Key Points
- Henry Samueli sold 1,890 shares of Broadcom Inc. on June 18, 2026.
- Broadcom shares traded near $372.53 on Saturday, with a market cap of $1.8 trillion.
- Analysts from UBS and B of A Securities maintained 'buy' ratings, targeting prices up to $580.
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On June 18, 2026, Henry Samueli, co-founder of Broadcom Inc., sold 1,890 shares of the company. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program. The shares traded near $372.53 on the NasdaqGS.
What Changed in Henry Samueli's Broadcom Position
Henry Samueli sold 1,890 shares of Broadcom Inc. The transaction was not specified as part of a pre-planned plan, indicating a discretionary sale.
Other Institutional Activity in Broadcom
Several institutional investors adjusted their positions in Broadcom. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 6,049,826 shares, ending with 385,944,774 shares worth about $119.45 billion, a 1.6% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 308,015,865 shares valued at approximately $95.33 billion. State Street Corp added 1,295,881 shares, bringing its total to 191,380,232 shares valued at about $59.23 billion, marking a 0.7% increase. Meanwhile, Capital World Investors reduced its stake by 7,068,689 shares to 116,188,483 shares, worth around $35.96 billion, a 5.7% decrease.
Broadcom Inc. Stock Up 1.0%
Shares of NasdaqGS:AVGO traded near $372.53 on Saturday. Broadcom Inc. has a market cap of approximately $1.8 trillion, with a P/E ratio of 62.94 and a forward P/E of 19.54. The stock's 52-week range is between $262.66 and $495.00. Its 50-day moving average is $412.60, and the 200-day moving average is $361.17. Broadcom's current ratio is 2.24, and its quick ratio is 1.93, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 74.02.
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Recent Earnings
Broadcom reported revenue of $75.46 billion, with a growth rate of 47.9%. The company achieved a net margin of 38.85% and a return on equity of 37.28%. Earnings per share stood at $6.02. The next earnings report is scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
14 target raises vs 1 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS met estimates. Revenue missed estimates by 2.3%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 14 percent. Operating income missed by 28 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 downgrade, 14 target raises, 1 target cut.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin down 0.7 points. Operating margin up 10.1 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Broadcom reported record quarterly revenue of $22.2 billion, up 48 percent from last year, driven by massive AI chip demand. AI chip sales alone hit $10.8 billion, up 143 percent, with bookings exceeding $30 billion against only $10.8 billion shipped, showing extreme customer demand. The company is executing partnerships with Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta to build large-scale AI compute clusters, with multiple gigawatt commitments starting to ramp in 2027 and beyond.
Guidance The company expects total sales of about $29.4 billion next quarter, up 84 percent year over year. Within that, AI chip sales should hit $16 billion, up over 200 percent. The company also raised its full-year AI sales target to $56 billion and reiterated guidance for 2027 AI sales to exceed $100 billion. Operating margins will stay stable at 67 percent even as the company grows.
Neutral report. Results and guidance were close to expectations, with limited evidence of a reset either way.
Dividend
Broadcom offers an annual dividend rate of $2.60, yielding 0.69%. The company's dividend payout ratio is 41.26%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom Inc.
Henry Samueli made multiple transactions in June 2026. On June 24, he sold 333,401 shares and another 654,241 shares at an average price of $382.13, with the latter being a planned sale. On June 18, he sold 1,890 shares, and on June 17, he sold 1,602 shares, both unplanned.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 4, 2026, several analysts updated their ratings for Broadcom. UBS, B of A Securities, and JP Morgan maintained their 'buy' ratings with targets of $485, $530, and $580, respectively. Macquarie downgraded the stock to 'hold' with a target of $437. The consensus among 45 analysts is a 'strong buy', with a mean target price of $523.73.
About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California. It designs and develops semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions. The company operates in segments like Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software, providing products for networking, wireless devices, broadband, and industrial applications. Led by CEO Hock E. Tan, Broadcom has about 33,000 employees worldwide.
Bottom Line
Henry Samueli's recent sale of Broadcom shares is part of ongoing insider activities within the company. Investors closely monitor such transactions for insights into the company's performance. It's important to note that insider trades are reported after they occur, and this information is historical, not indicative of current positions.
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