Why Broadcom Stock Sank 5.6% Today | The Motley Fool

Why Broadcom Stock Sank 5.6% Today | The Motley Fool

By Johnny Rice
Publication Date: 2025-12-15 23:47:00

Broadcom just posted big numbers, yet the stock is still sinking.

Shares of Broadcom (AVGO 5.65%) fell on Monday, finishing the day down 5.6%. The slide came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lost 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively.

Broadcom stock fell today, along with much of the artificial intelligence (AI) market, as investors continue to rotate out of the sector following earnings from both Broadcom itself and fellow tech giant Oracle.

Today’s Change

(-5.65%) $-20.32

Current Price

$339.61

Record earnings weren’t enough to calm market nerves

Despite reporting record sales and net income as AI sales soar, investors were disappointed by the impact its AI is having on margins. During the company’s earnings call, CEO Hock Tan said that its AI business has lower gross margins than its other segments, and as AI sales become a larger part of its total…