Why Broadcom Stock Fell Today

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock slipped in Friday's trading. The semiconductor company's share price ended the daily session down 1.5% and had been down as much as 3.5% earlier in trading. The S&P 500 closed the day up 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%.

Broadcom's valuation today lost ground today in response to an earnings report from another major player in the semiconductor market. Despite the pullback, the stock is still up 33% over the last year.

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Broadcom stock moved lower in response to Intel earnings

Intel published its fourth-quarter results after the market closed yesterday, and the market had a negative reaction to the report. Costs related to growth initiatives across multiple artificial intelligence (AI) came in higher than anticipated, and guidance suggested that elevated expenses are poised to continue in the near term. Broadcom stock saw a modest valuation pullback in response to the print and guidance.

What's next for Broadcom?

Broadcom is the market leader in connectivity chips used to combine the power of multiple processors for use in AI computations. The company also provides software services for data center operations and other applications. The demand outlook for the AI infrastructure market continues to look quite strong, but valuing the growth trajectory in the category involves a high degree of speculation.

Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.