Broadcom’s Largest AI Customer Is Fleeing to MediaTek. AVGO Stock Is Still a Buy.

A recent report indicates that Google, a significant customer for Broadcom's custom AI chips, is exploring options to diversify its supply chain by potentially allocating future orders to MediaTek. This development raises questions about the long-term revenue stability for Broadcom's custom silicon division, which has been a key driver of its recent growth.

Broadcom, with a robust revenue of $63.9 billion and impressive margins (67.8% gross / 36.2% net), has heavily invested in AI infrastructure and custom chip development. The reported shift, while not an immediate cessation of business, signals a potential fragmentation of the lucrative AI chip market.

The market tension centers on whether Google's diversification strategy will materially impact Broadcom's future earnings or if AVGO's broader portfolio, including networking and software, can absorb the potential reduction. Analyst consensus, despite this news, largely remains positive, implying confidence in Broadcom's ability to navigate competitive pressures and sustain its growth trajectory in the evolving AI landscape. Investors will be watching for further details on the scale and timing of any such customer shifts and Broadcom's strategy to retain its market position.