Broadcom reports blowout Q3 FY2026: revenue $29.6bn, AI sales surge
Broadcom posted materially stronger-than-expected quarterly results driven by AI infrastructure sales and reiterated aggressive near-term revenue guidance, making hyperscaler demand a central driver of near-term financials.
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Q3 revenue $29.6bn and EPS $3.32 versus cited consensus $29.25bn/$3.21.
AI-related sales reported at $16.7bn, up 221% year-over-year and ~56% of total revenue in the quarter.
Record free cash flow cited ($13.7bn) and operating margins expansion despite mix pressure.
Management guided Q4 revenue to about $34.8bn (company-stated figure).
Capex projected to rise (article cites $1.4bn for Q4) to expand capacity for AI products.
Management reiterated multi-year AI revenue targets referenced in coverage.
Outperformance underscores Broadcom's central role in AI infrastructure but increases sensitivity to hyperscaler buying patterns.
Investors may reprice cyclic or customer-concentrated risk if major AI customers moderate spending.
Stock reaction was mixed per the article, reflecting sentiment around AI demand durability.