By Will Healy
Publication Date: 2026-10-03 10:15:00
Broadcom (AVGO +3.35%) launched its IPO on Aug. 6, 2009. Known at the time as Avago Technologies, its strategy of building semiconductors for other businesses resonated with customers and investors alike. The company’s success also spurred a move into software that has brought support and balance to Broadcom.
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The chip stock debuted at a split-adjusted price of $1.50 per share. If one had invested $1,005 at that time (after adjusting for whole shares), the 670 shares would be worth about $220,000 today.
However, investors should not forget about the dividend. It debuted in December 2010 at a split-adjusted quarterly payout of $0.007 per share. Today, shareholders earn $0.65 per share quarterly ($2.60 per share annually). That adds $90,000 to the total return, bringing it to around $310,000.
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In 2026, that would mean an IPO investor would receive $1,742 in cash payouts for the year, an amount 74% higher than the original…
