Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. reported a GAAP net income of $13.1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
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- Reported
- September 2, 2026
- Source
- prnewswire.com
From the coverage · prnewswire.com
PALO ALTO, Calif. , Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO ), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended August 2, 2026, provided guidance for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 and announced its quarterly dividend. "Demand for our custom AI accelerators and networking continues to be very strong. 7 billion grew 221% year-over-year, and 54% quarter-over-quarter," said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc.
7 billion, up 236% year-over-year." "Broadcom achieved record revenue, operating profit and free cash flow in Q3. 6 billion," said Amie Thuener, CFO of Broadcom Inc. 8 billion, and we expect to maintain our non-GAAP operating margin at 66%, flat from a year ago." __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures presented to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort.
6 billion at the end of the prior fiscal quarter. 7 billion of free cash flow. 1 billion. The differences between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release. Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Business Outlook Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending November 1, 2026, is expected to be as follows: The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release.
The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 65 per share. m. Eastern Time) on September 21, 2026. Financial Results Conference Call Broadcom Inc. m.
Pacific Time. com/ . com/ . Non-GAAP Financial Measures The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. When possible, a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company's on-going performance.
Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company's on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments.
Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company's underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company's operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company's competitors.
The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom's non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual. Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom's free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.
About Broadcom Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO ) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom.
These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our plans and expectations with regard to our share repurchases, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom's management, current information available to Broadcom's management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements.
Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and uncertainty; government regulations, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions relating to our international operations; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry undergoing profound change due to AI; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; the slow or unsuccessful return on our research and development investments, expansion of our business strategy or adoption of new business models; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; our ability to continue winning business in the semiconductor solutions industry; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect against cybersecurity threats and a breach of security systems; prolonged disruptions of our, our customers' or our suppliers' facilities or other significant operations; our ability to maintain appropriate manufacturing capacity and quality; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and other channel partners of our products; ability of our software portfolio to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and customer acceptance of our software, services and business strategy; competitiveness of our software solutions and compatibility of our software with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; use of open source software in our software and services; sales to government customers; our ability to manage our software solutions and services lifecycles; our competitive performance; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; corporate responsibility matters; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.
gov , discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Contact: Ji Yoo Broadcom Inc. Investor Relations 650-427-6000 [email protected] (AVGO-Q) BROADCOM INC. 02 Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations: Basic 4,766 4,747 4,714 4,752 4,705 Diluted 4,887 4,876 4,860 4,884 4,841 Stock-based compensation expense: Cost of revenue $ 224 $ 223 $ 251 $ 683 $ 607 Research and development 1,344 1,395 1,573 4,186 3,564 Selling, general and administrative 451 474 498 1,418 1,202 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2,019 $ 2,092 $ 2,322 $ 6,287 $ 5,373 BROADCOM INC.
FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP - UNAUDITED (IN MILLIONS) Fiscal Quarter Ended Three Fiscal Quarters Ended August 2, May 3, August 3, August 2, August 3, 2026 2026 2025 2026 2025 Gross margin on GAAP basis $ 20,456 $ 15,415 $ 10,703 $ 49,028 $ 31,045 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 1,499 1,461 1,519 4,422 4,486 Stock-based compensation expense 224 223 251 683 607 Restructuring charges 12 10 26 35 68 Gross margin on non-GAAP basis $ 22,191 $ 17,109 $ 12,499 $ 54,168 $ 36,206 Research and development on GAAP basis $ 2,895 $ 2,995 $ 3,050 $ 8,855 $ 7,996 Stock-based compensation expense 1,344 1,395 1,573 4,186 3,564 Research and development on non-GAAP basis $ 1,551 $ 1,600 $ 1,477 $ 4,669 $ 4,432 Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis $ 996 $ 1,055 $ 1,072 $ 3,070 $ 3,104 Stock-based compensation expense 451 474 498 1,418 1,202 Acquisition-related costs - - 7 2 204 Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis $ 545 $ 581 $ 567 $ 1,650 $ 1,698 Total operating expenses on GAAP basis $ 4,501 $ 4,627 $ 4,816 $ 13,722 $ 13,069 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 507 506 507 1,520 1,524 Stock-based compensation expense 1,795 1,869 2,071 5,604 4,766 Restructuring and other charges 103 71 187 277 445 Acquisition-related costs - - 7 2 204 Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis $ 2,096 $ 2,181 $ 2,044 $ 6,319 $ 6,130 Operating income on GAAP basis $ 15,955 $ 10,788 $ 5,887 $ 35,306 $ 17,976 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 2,006 1,967 2,026 5,942 6,010 Stock-based compensation expense 2,019 2,092 2,322 6,287 5,373 Restructuring and other charges 115 81 213 312 513 Acquisition-related costs - - 7 2 204 Operating income on non-GAAP basis $ 20,095 $ 14,928 $ 10,455 $ 47,849 $ 30,076 Interest expense on GAAP basis $ (778) $ (776) $ (807) $ (2,355) $ (2,449) Loss on debt extinguishment 75 31 53 161 118 Interest expense on non-GAAP basis $ (703) $ (745) $ (754) $ (2,194) $ (2,331) Other income, net on GAAP basis $ 98 $ 118 $ 205 $ 649 $ 333 Excise tax benefit - - - (315) - Gain from sale of business - - (163) - (163) Other - - 29 - 8 Other income, net on non-GAAP basis $ 98 $ 118 $ 71 $ 334 $ 178 Provision for income taxes on GAAP basis $ 2,187 $ 820 $ 1,145 $ 3,853 $ 1,252 Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments 931 1,407 223 3,505 2,657 Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis $ 3,118 $ 2,227 $ 1,368 $ 7,358 $ 3,909 Net income on GAAP basis $ 13,088 $ 9,310 $ 4,140 $ 29,747 $ 14,608 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 2,006 1,967 2,026 5,942 6,010 Stock-based compensation expense 2,019 2,092 2,322 6,287 5,373 Restructuring and other charges 115 81 213 312 513 Acquisition-related costs - - 7 2 204 Loss on debt extinguishment 75 31 53 161 118 Excise tax benefit - - - (315) - Gain from sale of business - - (163) - (163) Other - - 29 - 8 Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (931) (1,407) (223) (3,505) (2,657) Net income on non-GAAP basis $ 16,372 $ 12,074 $ 8,404 $ 38,631 $ 24,014 Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on GAAP basis 4,887 4,876 4,860 4,884 4,841 Non-GAAP adjustment (1) 50 64 112 61 94 Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on non-GAAP basis 4,937 4,940 4,972 4,945 4,935 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 14,197 $ 10,493 $ 7,166 $ 32,950 $ 19,834 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (532) (231) (142) (1,013) (386) Free cash flow $ 13,665 $ 10,262 $ 7,024 $ 31,937 $ 19,448 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (1) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.
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