By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-06-05 14:25:00
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock closed down 12.6% yesterday, despite squeaking past analyst forecasts for Q2 2026 earnings. Shares of the specialty semiconductor maker continued to slide in Friday morning trading, and are down 4.2% through 9:45 a.m. ET.
But does Broadcom stock deserve to get sold off so hard after an earnings beat?
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How Broadcom disappointed investors yesterday
Broadcom beat by a nickel yesterday, reporting $2.44 per share in pro forma earnings and a GAAP profit of $1.91 per share — up 85% year-over-year. Furthermore, Broadcom management raised guidance for the current third quarter, predicting sales will reach $29.4 billion, up 32%…



