Why Broadcom Stock Soared 44% in December
Broadcom reported sales of $14 billion in the quarter (which ended Nov. 3), an increase of 51% from the year-ago quarter and mostly on par with analysts' consensus estimates. The company's non-GAAP (adjusted) diluted earnings increased by 28% to $1.42 per share, sparking investor enthusiasm, considering Wall Street's average estimate was $1.38.