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Broadcom Surges on Custom AI Chip Demand
3 Dec
Summary
- Broadcom designs custom AI chips for hyperscalers, a $60B-$90B opportunity.
- A $10 billion order from a fourth customer is expected next year.
- OpenAI partnership involves 10 gigawatts of AI chip deployment.
The current market is heavily influenced by artificial intelligence, with substantial investment in data center infrastructure poised for continued growth. Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is strategically positioned to capitalize on this trend by developing custom AI application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
While Nvidia has led early AI infrastructure, hyperscalers are increasingly seeking custom chip solutions for improved performance and energy efficiency. Broadcom assists these large companies in designing these specialized chips, having previously collaborated with Alphabet on its Tensor Processing Units. The company anticipates its three most advanced custom AI chip projects will represent a $60 billion to $90 billion opportunity by fiscal 2027.
Further solidifying its position, Broadcom has secured a $10 billion order from a fourth major customer for next year and a significant deal with OpenAI to design and deploy 10 gigawatts of AI chips. This substantial capacity, with 1 gigawatt equating to approximately $35 billion in chips, underscores the immense growth potential for Broadcom's stock.
