On January 11, 2026, Mizuho issued a revised outlook for semiconductor stocks. The firm expects continued demand for the sector, driven by artificial intelligence. It projects AI-related chips and equipment to continue to support the sector. However, it sees smaller gains in 2026 compared to the previous year. In this context, it named Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) as one of the three best picks, alongside Nvidia and Lumentum.
This bullish sentiment was echoed by Bernstein SocGen on January 9, 2026. Analyst Stacy Rasgon reiterated an 'Outperform' rating with a $475.00 price target. The update followed the analyst's meeting with Broadcom management. Following the meeting, the analyst shared an update, dismissing concerns surrounding rising AI competition and customer-owned tooling.
The analyst cited the company's unmatched technological innovation, execution of its XPU roadmap, and supply chain scale. The company's technical advancements, represented by 3D chip stacking and 400G SerDes, reflect the company's manufacturing capabilities. These capabilities, alongside packaging know-how, position the company well as a dominant player in AI ASIC. These positives fuel a resilient outlook for the company amid Nvidia's continued growth.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) focuses on designing and supplying semiconductors and infrastructure software solutions, including AI-focused chips, IP licensing, cybersecurity, storage, and networking.