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Broadcom Reports Record Q3 Revenue as AI Chip Sales Surge 221%

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2026, 1:33 AM ET

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Broadcom Reports Record Q3 Revenue as AI Chip Sales Surge 221%

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Broadcom Inc. announced fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting record revenue driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence hardware. For the quarter ending August 2026, the company posted total revenue of $29.59 billion, marking an 86% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.32, exceeding Wall Street consensus expectations. Semiconductor solutions revenue surged 127% year-over-year to $20.8 billion, fueled by a 221% increase in artificial intelligence semiconductor sales, which totaled $16.7 billion. Infrastructure software revenue rose 29% to $8.8 billion. Despite the record performance, Broadcom shares experienced volatility in after-hours trading following forward fourth-quarter revenue guidance of approximately $34.8 billion, which came in slightly below analyst expectations. Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan projected continued momentum, forecasting full-year fiscal 2026 AI revenue of $58 billion and outlining long-term targets for fiscal 2027 and 2028.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On December 12, 2024, Broadcom reported strong quarterly earnings driven by enterprise software integration.
On March 6, 2025, the company announced expanding data center partnerships across major cloud providers.
On June 5, 2025, quarterly revenues crossed initial benchmarks supported by early artificial intelligence hardware demand.
On September 4, 2025, Broadcom issued robust forward-looking guidance for custom semiconductor chip manufacturing.
On December 11, 2025, fiscal fourth-quarter results highlighted accelerating adoption of networking infrastructure components.
On March 5, 2026, the firm reported substantial gains in custom accelerator shipments to major tech clients.
On June 3, 2026, second-quarter financial filings confirmed rising operating margins and expanding software segment sales.
On August 18, 2026, market analysts adjusted price targets ahead of anticipated third-quarter earnings reports.
On September 2, 2026, Broadcom released fiscal third-quarter results showing record revenue of $29.59 billion.
On September 3, 2026, market participants reacted to fourth-quarter revenue guidance while monitoring broader sector valuations.
Coming quarters will test whether supply chain capacity can meet surging multi-billion-dollar artificial intelligence hardware orders.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Broadcom's record earnings shift technology sector valuations and market expectations.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term artificial intelligence hardware demand will redefine global semiconductor supply chains.
Most affected groups: Semiconductor investors, technology corporations, financial analysts, and market traders across major US exchanges.
Reader priority: Prioritize official earnings releases, regulatory filings, and direct corporate guidance statements.

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