Broadcom Inc. is a prominent American multinational firm that engages in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supplying a diverse range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products globally. Broadcom's extensive portfolio caters to various sectors such as data centers, networking, software solutions, broadband, wireless communication, storage, and industrial markets. In 2024, approximately 58 percent of Broadcom's revenue was derived from semiconductor-related products, while 42 percent originated from its infrastructure software products and services.
The company is led by Tan Hock Eng, who serves as president and CEO, and its headquarters are located in Palo Alto, California. In January 2016, Avago Technologies Limited transitioned its name to Broadcom following the acquisition of Broadcom Corporation. The stock symbol AVGO now reflects the unified entity, whereas the ticker symbol BRCM associated with Broadcom Corporation has been retired. Initially, the merged company was referred to as Broadcom Limited before adopting its current name in November 2017.
With the surge in AI advancements, Broadcom's market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in December 2024, positioning the company among the most valuable enterprises globally.