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Broadcom (AVGO) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Broadcom gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Dec 7, 2023. Of 8 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 8 times (100%). Revenue: 8 of 8, on average +1.2% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 8 of 8 periods (3 above, 5 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $34.8B (Sep 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $29.4B (Jun 3, 2026) | $29.6B | within the range | +0.7% |
| Q2 FY26 | $22.0B (Mar 4, 2026) | $22.2B | within the range | +0.8% |
| Q1 FY26 | $19.1B (Dec 11, 2025) | $19.3B | above the range | +1.1% |
| Q4 FY25 | $17.4B (Sep 4, 2025) | $18.0B | above the range | +3.5% |
| Q3 FY25 | $15.8B (Jun 5, 2025) | $16.0B | within the range | +1.0% |
| Q2 FY25 | $14.9B (Mar 6, 2025) | $15.0B | within the range | +0.7% |
| Q4 FY24 | $14.0B (Sep 5, 2024) | $14.1B | within the range | +0.4% |
| FY24 | $50.0B (Dec 7, 2023) → reaffirmed $50.0B (Mar 7, 2024) → raised $51.0B (Jun 12, 2024) | $51.6B | above the range | +1.1% |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | $50.0B (Dec 7, 2023) → reaffirmed $50.0B (Mar 7, 2024) → raised $51.0B (Jun 12, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | 66.0% (Sep 2, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 FY26 | 67.0% (Jun 3, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | $30.0B (Dec 7, 2023) → reaffirmed $30.0B (Mar 7, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Broadcom, Q3 FY26: revenue $29.6B (+86% year over year), operating margin 53.9%, net earnings $13.1B, operating cash flow $14.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Broadcom beat its guidance?
Broadcom gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Dec 7, 2023. Of 8 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 8 times (100%). Revenue: 8 of 8, on average +1.2% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Broadcom raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Dec 7, 2023.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.