It’s ‘Difficult to Imagine’ How AI Would Work Without Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO)

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It’s ‘Difficult to Imagine’ How AI Would Work Without Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO)

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. Since Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) ranks 1st on the list, it deserves a deeper look.

Jim Cramer last week talked about the decline of tech stocks after the latest CPI report, saying investors “abandoned” tech stocks like “rats from the sinking ship.”

“It was titanic! They took their money and went all in on small and medium-sized companies we call the Russell 2000 because we got a much softer than expected consumer price index.”

Cramer said that the latest CPI number shows inflation “has been beaten” and interest rates are “coming down.” The CNBC host said if we keep getting positive data, he won’t be surprised to see not one but two or three rate cuts this year.

Cramer wondered how major tech companies could fall on the low inflation numbers, and answered his own question by saying that sometimes in the backdrop of lower bond yields stocks of companies that “need lower rates” can suddenly rise.

“What happened today always happens when rates plunged,” Cramer said.

However, Cramer said that there isn’t enough positive data available yet to keep supporting this rally of stocks that benefit from lower rates, adding that such short-term rallies last for about three days. Cramer predicted that big tech stocks will be back after a “few more plunging days.”

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Does Jim Cramer Say You Should Buy Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO)?

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO)

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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) is another stock Jim Cramer believes could hit a $1 trillion market cap. He said in a latest program that Broadcom helps “connect the best of Nvidia chips” to networks in the world.

“It’s difficult to imagine how data center or AI would work without Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO).”

Cramer said that his charitable trust owns the stock and it has been a “big winner for us.”

Another growth catalyst for Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) is the cellphone market amid an expected upgrade cycle, according to Cramer.

However, Cramer warned that the stock split could be an “overhang” for the stock as it was for NVDA.

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JPMorgan in a latest report said that Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) can “dominate” the high-end of the custom chips market.  JPMorgan expects the high-end of the application-specific integrated circuit, or ASIC, market to reach anywhere between $20 billion and $30 billion, up from its previous estimate of $20 billion to $25 billion.

While Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) is directly exposed to the AI semiconductor market, some believe the stock is priced for perfection, with a P/E multiple of 52 and YTD share price gain of 30%. In the first quarter Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) saw a 34% revenue growth, which surprised the Wall Street. However, adjusted earnings clocked in growth that was significantly less than revenues, indicating limited margins. Broadcom Inc’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) EV/EBITDA  is 22.5, much higher than its five-year average of 14 and sector median of 14.  Broadcom Inc’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) debt levels are also worrying for many. It has $73,429 million in long-term debt and $2,374 million in current debt. Broadcom Inc’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) revenue growth is expected to come in at 13% next year and 15.10% over the next five years on a per-annum basis. This means Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a laggard when compared to industry leaders like NVDA. The stock’s one-year average analyst price estimate set by Wall Street is $1533, representing an upside potential of just 9%.

ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) in its 

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“Among secular growth names, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) was another notable addition. Through organic growth and accretive acquisitions, Broadcom has developed into one of the largest global technology providers serving a number of industries with its semiconductor and software products. The company generates high levels of earnings and free cash flow, which will be driven in the coming years by revenue growth and margin expansion due to the acquisition of VMware and strong adoption of the Broadcom’s AI custom silicon chips. The acquisition of VMware is off to a good start and has shifted the business mix to 60% software and 40% semiconductors, enhancing growth prospects while also providing greater downside protection from higher recurring revenue.”

Overall, Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) ranks 1st on Insider Monkey’s list titled

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. While we acknowledge the potential of Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), our conviction ***** in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AVGO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the

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