Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt 13F: Cuts AVGO Stake by $2.3M
Key Points
- Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia trimmed its Broadcom Inc. stake by 2.3% in a Form 13F filing on October 21, 2026, lowering its position to 280,978 shares valued at $98.7 million.
- Broadcom Inc. recently traded around $337.68 on October 22, 2026, sitting below its 50-day moving average of $360.54 and its 52-week high of $495.00.
- Other institutional investors adjusted their holdings recently, with Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company raising its stake to 777,092 shares.
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Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia reduced its holdings in Broadcom Inc. AVGO by 6,660 shares, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 21, 2026.
What Changed in Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's Broadcom Inc. Position
The firm trimmed its position by 2.3% during the reported period. That left Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia with 280,978 shares of Broadcom Inc., down from its previous total of 287,638 shares. The remaining stake carried a reported value of $98,676,664 at the time of the filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Broadcom Inc.
Other major investors have been actively shifting their positions in Broadcom Inc. as well. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company grew its holdings by 20,893 shares, ending with 777,092 shares worth about $272.9 million. James Hambro & Partners lifted its stake by 7,523 shares to a total of 261,554 shares valued at roughly $91.8 million. PineStone Asset Management built a new position of 361,120 shares worth about $126.8 million. B. Riley Wealth Advisors grew its holdings by 16,191 shares, or 28.2%, to 736,560 shares valued at $25.8 million. Meanwhile, Montrusco Bolton Investments reduced its stake by 168,775 shares, or 26.5%, ending with 468,632 shares worth roughly $164.6 million.
Broadcom Inc. Stock Down 1.1%
Broadcom Inc. shares recently traded around $337.68 as of October 22, 2026, close to the $337.80 closing price recorded on the filing date. The stock has faced pressure recently, trading about 6.3% below its 50-day moving average of $360.54 and 8.2% below its 200-day moving average of $368.04. The recent price sits well below the 52-week high of $495.00, though it remains about 16.5% above its 52-week low of $289.96. Analysts tracked by the company maintain a consensus strong buy rating with a mean price target of $527.59.
Recent Earnings
Broadcom Inc. reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $89.1 billion alongside earnings of $7.83 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 42.9% and a return on equity of 44.2% with year-over-year revenue growth of 85.5%. Its next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for December 9, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
14 target raises vs 1 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS met estimates. Revenue missed estimates by 2.3%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 14 percent. Operating income missed by 28 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was high, analysts already very bullish.
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Analyst signal
1 downgrade, 14 target raises, 1 target cut.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin down 0.7 points. Operating margin up 10.1 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Broadcom reported record quarterly revenue of $22.2 billion, up 48 percent from last year, driven by massive AI chip demand. AI chip sales alone hit $10.8 billion, up 143 percent, with bookings exceeding $30 billion against only $10.8 billion shipped, showing extreme customer demand. The company is executing partnerships with Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta to build large-scale AI compute clusters, with multiple gigawatt commitments starting to ramp in 2027 and beyond.
Guidance The company expects total sales of about $29.4 billion next quarter, up 84 percent year over year. Within that, AI chip sales should hit $16 billion, up over 200 percent. The company also raised its full-year AI sales target to $56 billion and reiterated guidance for 2027 AI sales to exceed $100 billion. Operating margins will stay stable at 67 percent even as the company grows.
Neutral report. Results and guidance were close to expectations, with limited evidence of a reset either way.
Dividend
Broadcom Inc. pays an annual dividend rate of $2.60 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.77%. The company currently maintains a dividend payout ratio of 32.4%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Broadcom Inc.
Company insiders have executed several transactions in recent months. Director Justine F. Page sold 1,602 shares on June 29, 2026, at an average price of $373.86 for a total value of $598,916. Officer Mark David Brazeal sold 25,000 shares on July 8, 2026, at $379.19 per share, totaling $9.5 million. Director Gayla J. Delly sold 1,890 shares on July 8, 2026, at $385.38 per share for a total of $728,368. Later, on July 10, 2026, Mark David Brazeal sold another 25,000 shares at $401.33 per share, amounting to $10.0 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have updated their outlooks on the semiconductor maker ahead of its upcoming reports. Macquarie upgraded the stock to an outperform rating with a $490.00 price target on September 3, 2026. Raymond James maintained an outperform rating while raising its price target to $475.00 on the same day. Citigroup kept a buy rating and lifted its target to $515.00 on September 4, 2026. DA Davidson maintained a neutral rating while lowering its price target to $350.00 on September 4, 2026. Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an overweight rating and a $460.00 price target on September 10, 2026.
About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions globally. The company operates through two primary divisions focused on semiconductor solutions and enterprise infrastructure software, serving customers worldwide in data center, networking, and storage markets.
Bottom Line
Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia's decision to trim its position reflects minor portfolio adjustments during a period when Broadcom shares have traded below key moving averages. Investors will look toward the company's next earnings report on December 9, 2026, for further updates on financial performance and demand across its semiconductor and software segments.
Source: Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia, Omsesidigt's 13F filing on $AVGO (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts