By Maksym Misichenko · Yahoo Finance ·
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The panelists have mixed views on Broadcom's (AVGO) price target of $600, with concerns around ASIC revenue ramp, reliance on a few mega-customers, and potential pricing pressure offsetting the bullish case for a massive ramp in ASIC revenue. The VMware integration's role as a margin stabilizer is debated, with some arguing it provides a valuation floor while others see it as insufficient to hedge against ASIC-specific risks.
Risk: Heavy reliance on a few mega-customers and potential pricing pressure from hyperscalers internalizing design work or using software commoditization as negotiating leverage.
Opportunity: Timely ramps at Google, Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI, along with securing 480k CoWoS wafers in FY27, could lift Broadcom's growth meaningfully.
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On June 2, HSBC analyst Frank Lee raised the price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) to $600.00 (from $450.00) while maintaining a Buy rating. The bullish case for Broadcom is based on its ASIC revenue growth, noting how concerns about losing Google’s business seem largely overdone.
Several major customer wins are anticipated to strengthen the company’s ASIC revenue momentum, particularly from the second half of F2026. Broadcom is set to supply Google’s TPU v7, which will likely carry a higher ASP than v6. Moreover, Meta is also ramping its ASIC, noted HSBC.
Besides these names, Anthropic and OpenAI have also been added by AVGO under a multi-year GW deployment agreements, set to start in FY26 and FY27 respectively.
“Therefore, we expect momentum for ASIC revenue to start materially ramping through 2H FY26 into FY27 and beyond. We believe Broadcom has procured incremental CoWoS capacity from suppliers such as Amkor and ASE – we now estimate 260k wafers in FY26 and 480k wafers in FY27. Hence, we raise our FY26e/FY27e ASIC revenue to USD46.0bn/USD100.2bn, 23%/26% higher than the Street.”
HSBC also addressed some market concerns about the company losing Google’s TPU business in 2028. These concerns have been dismissed considering how both companies have a supply agreement that runs till 2031.
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"Broadcom’s long-term supply agreements with hyperscalers effectively create a high-barrier moat, but the valuation now demands flawless execution on CoWoS capacity scaling through 2027."
HSBC’s aggressive price target hike to $600 for Broadcom (AVGO) hinges on a massive ramp in ASIC revenue—projecting $100.2B by FY27. While the custom silicon moat with Google and Meta is formidable, the market is pricing in a 'perfect execution' scenario. The reliance on CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) capacity expansion is the critical bottleneck; if Amkor or ASE yields falter or if hyperscalers pivot toward internalizing more design work to reduce ASP (Average Selling Price) pressure, AVGO’s margins could compress. I am bullish on the long-term networking dominance, but the valuation is increasingly disconnected from the cyclical risks inherent in hardware supply chains.
The thesis assumes hyperscalers will remain dependent on Broadcom's design services indefinitely, ignoring the long-term risk that Google or Meta eventually bring the entire ASIC stack in-house to capture the full margin.
"The $600 PT rests entirely on FY26-27 ASIC revenue materially exceeding Street consensus, but the article provides no margin profile, customer concentration risk, or wafer supply verification to justify the 123% revenue growth claim."
HSBC's $600 PT implies 33% upside, anchored on ASIC revenue doubling to $100.2bn by FY27. The bull case hinges on three pillars: (1) Google TPU v7 ASP expansion, (2) Meta/Anthropic/OpenAI ramps starting FY26-27, (3) 480k CoWoS wafers secured for FY27. However, the article conflates *anticipated* wins with *booked* revenue. ASIC margins remain unstated—if ASP gains are offset by competitive pricing pressure or yield issues, the $100.2bn figure collapses. The 2028 Google cliff risk is dismissed via a 2031 supply agreement, but agreements can be renegotiated or superseded by in-house capabilities. Wafer allocation claims lack independent verification.
If Meta's ASIC ramp underperforms, OpenAI/Anthropic delay deployments, or competitors (TSMC, Samsung) capture incremental AI packaging capacity, Broadcom's FY27 ASIC guidance misses by 20-30%, triggering multiple compression from current ~25x forward P/E to 18-20x—erasing the PT gain.
"HSBC's FY27 ASIC revenue target of $100.2bn hinges on unproven capacity additions that face material supply-chain and timing risks."
HSBC's $600 target and 23-26% above-consensus ASIC forecasts for FY26-27 rest on timely ramps at Google, Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI plus 480k CoWoS wafers in FY27. The article glosses over execution risk: Amkor and ASE capacity is not guaranteed at scale, ASPs for TPU v7 remain unproven, and multi-year GW deals could slip if hyperscaler capex slows. Broadcom already trades at 30x+ forward earnings; any delay compresses the multiple faster than revenue can offset.
If the supply agreements hold and CoWoS yields scale as modeled, the $100bn ASIC run-rate by FY27 could justify the upgrade even if near-term margins compress.
"Broadcom's upside hinges on an aggressive AI-capex-driven ASIC revenue ramp that may prove fragile if customer demand or capacity expansion slows."
HSBC's upgrade hinges on Broadcom's AI-ASIC cycle: Google TPU v7 and Meta ramp, plus multi-year deals with Anthropic and OpenAI, with CoWoS capacity expansion implying 260k wafers (FY26) and 480k (FY27) and ASIC revenue guidance of USD46.0bn (FY26) / USD100.2bn (FY27). If realized, this could lift Broadcom's growth meaningfully. Yet the article glosses over risks: heavy reliance on a few mega-customers; the AI capex cycle remains volatile and ASPs uncertain; wafer-capex is expensive and could slip; and a slower AI rollout or competitive pressure could throttle the ramp.
Even with multi-year deals, the upside rests on a handful of hyperscale customers; a slower AI capex cycle or loss of one major customer could derail the ramp. The 260k/480k wafer targets assume aggressive capacity and favorable cost, which may prove optimistic if supply chains or costs worsen.
"Broadcom's software integration provides a valuation floor that mitigates the risk of a hardware-driven multiple compression."
Claude and Grok are hyper-focused on the ASIC revenue ramp, but you are all ignoring the VMware integration tailwinds. Broadcom’s software segment is the actual margin stabilizer here. While you fixate on the $100B ASIC volatility, you’re overlooking the recurring revenue shift that provides a valuation floor. If the AI hardware cycle hits a speed bump, the software stack provides the EBITDA cushion that prevents the multiple compression you’re all fearing. Focus on the cross-sell.
"Software margins don't insulate Broadcom from ASIC ASP pressure if hyperscalers leverage software commoditization as negotiating leverage."
Gemini's software cushion argument conflates two separate problems. VMware's recurring revenue doesn't hedge ASIC ASP collapse—it just delays the multiple compression. If Google/Meta internalize design work, Broadcom loses both the high-margin ASIC revenue AND the software cross-sell leverage that justifies the premium. Software is margin-stabilizing only if ASIC volumes hold. The real risk is that hyperscalers use software commoditization as negotiating leverage to extract ASIC pricing concessions.
"VMware revenue offers no new buffer as it's already priced in, while capex strain from CoWoS remains an overlooked cash flow risk."
Gemini overlooks that VMware's recurring revenue is already baked into consensus estimates, providing no incremental cushion against ASIC-specific risks. The real unaddressed threat is Broadcom's heavy capex commitments for CoWoS expansion potentially straining free cash flow if hyperscaler orders slip by even one quarter. This could force dividend cuts or buyback pauses, amplifying downside beyond multiple compression. Claude's point on negotiation leverage compounds this if software becomes a bargaining chip.
"VMware cushion is not a floor; ASIC ramp risk will drive margins and the stock multiple more than software cross-sell can cushion."
Gemini, the VMware cushion argument risks overestimating its margin floor. The cross-sell depends on hardware demand staying robust; if ASIC ramp slows or hyperscalers corral procurement, software margins won't fully offset hardware cyclicality. VMware's contribution is already priced into consensus, and a meaningful ASIC miss could compress the multiple more than any software offset can justify. The real risk remains the timing and durability of the $100B ASIC run-rate.
The panelists have mixed views on Broadcom's (AVGO) price target of $600, with concerns around ASIC revenue ramp, reliance on a few mega-customers, and potential pricing pressure offsetting the bullish case for a massive ramp in ASIC revenue. The VMware integration's role as a margin stabilizer is debated, with some arguing it provides a valuation floor while others see it as insufficient to hedge against ASIC-specific risks.
Timely ramps at Google, Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI, along with securing 480k CoWoS wafers in FY27, could lift Broadcom's growth meaningfully.
Heavy reliance on a few mega-customers and potential pricing pressure from hyperscalers internalizing design work or using software commoditization as negotiating leverage.