Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has been on fire in recent years, but those gains have been plagued by volatility. The chipmaker has gained 649% since the start of 2023, but has fallen by 10% or more at least nine times. Moreover, in early 2025, the stock crashed 41%, so ownership requires a long-term focus.
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Much of the volatility stems from uncertainty about the future adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet seasoned investors will recognize that while AI represents a growing opportunity for Broadcom, its legacy business still has room to run.
Indeed, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook just made an announcement that underscores this point and should be of keen interest to Broadcom shareholders.
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Apple’s significant commitment
In a press release that dropped this week, Apple announced a new multiyear deal with Broadcom. As part of the agreement, Broadcom will help the iPhone maker “design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products.” The $30 billion deal is expected to result in more than 15 billion chips made in the U.S. and will include a $1.5 billion expansion and modernization in Broadcom’s facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The components in question support radio signals used by iPhones for 5G data and voice transmission, Wi-Fi, GPS navigation, Bluetooth, and more.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Broadcom revealed it will help the iPhone maker “develop and supply a range of custom ASIC [application-specific integrated circuits] silicon products for use in multiple generations of Apple products” through 2031.
This shows that AI isn’t Broadcom’s only opportunity for growth in the coming years.
What the future holds
Broadcom’s financial results have been impressive, despite ongoing concerns about the future of AI. In its fiscal 2026 second quarter (ended May 3), the company generated record revenue of $22.2 billion, up 48% year over year, driving adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.44, a 54% increase. It’s worth noting that AI-related chip revenue accounted for less than half of Broadcom’s total revenue.
Management believes the company’s growth will continue to accelerate. For the third quarter, Broadcom is guiding for revenue of $29.4 billion, which would represent an increase of nearly 84%, fueling adjusted EBITDA of $20 billion, up 100%.
