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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)

Balance Sheet: Assets 
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Broadcom Inc., consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Feb 1, 2026 Nov 2, 2025 Aug 3, 2025 May 4, 2025 Feb 2, 2025 Nov 3, 2024 Aug 4, 2024 May 5, 2024 Feb 4, 2024 Oct 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 29, 2023 Oct 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 May 1, 2022 Jan 30, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2021 May 2, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Nov 1, 2020 Aug 2, 2020 May 3, 2020 Feb 2, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents 14,174 16,178 10,718 9,472 9,307 9,348 9,952 9,809 11,864 14,189 12,055 11,553 12,647 12,416 9,977 9,005 10,219 12,163 11,105 9,518 9,552 7,618 8,857 9,207 6,444
Trade accounts receivable, net 8,460 7,145 6,494 5,563 4,955 4,416 4,665 5,500 4,969 3,154 2,914 3,031 3,234 2,958 2,708 3,083 2,539 2,071 2,234 2,425 2,524 2,297 2,684 3,211 3,651
Inventory 2,962 2,270 2,180 2,017 1,908 1,760 1,894 1,842 1,920 1,898 1,842 1,886 1,899 1,925 1,838 1,668 1,520 1,297 1,160 1,004 952 1,003 1,081 953 944
Other current assets 6,466 5,980 5,606 5,129 4,820 4,071 3,436 8,151 8,439 1,606 1,522 1,401 1,056 1,205 1,038 1,054 1,063 1,055 1,137 1,298 1,272 977 1,059 851 1,070
Current assets 32,062 31,573 24,998 22,181 20,990 19,595 19,947 25,302 27,192 20,847 18,333 17,871 18,836 18,504 15,561 14,810 15,341 16,586 15,636 14,245 14,300 11,895 13,681 14,222 12,109
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,599 2,530 2,451 2,462 2,465 2,521 2,602 2,668 2,662 2,154 2,180 2,209 2,201 2,223 2,250 2,262 2,303 2,348 2,370 2,416 2,496 2,509 2,567 2,618 2,616
Goodwill 97,801 97,801 97,801 97,801 97,871 97,873 97,873 97,873 97,586 43,653 43,619 43,614 43,614 43,614 43,608 43,603 43,450 43,450 43,457 43,457 43,457 43,447 43,447 43,457 43,472
Intangible assets, net 30,302 32,273 34,344 36,393 38,583 40,583 43,034 45,407 47,185 3,867 4,654 5,434 6,225 7,111 8,174 9,241 10,244 11,374 12,719 14,068 15,419 16,782 18,357 19,909 21,465
Other long-term assets 7,139 6,915 6,027 5,793 5,449 5,073 4,510 3,961 3,245 2,340 2,809 2,539 2,100 1,797 1,733 1,803 1,886 1,812 1,698 1,338 1,300 1,300 1,246 1,342 1,344
Long-term assets 137,841 139,519 140,623 142,449 144,368 146,050 148,019 149,909 150,678 52,014 53,262 53,796 54,140 54,745 55,765 56,909 57,883 58,984 60,244 61,279 62,672 64,038 65,617 67,326 68,897
Total assets 169,903 171,092 165,621 164,630 165,358 165,645 167,966 175,211 177,870 72,861 71,595 71,667 72,976 73,249 71,326 71,719 73,224 75,570 75,880 75,524 76,972 75,933 79,298 81,548 81,006

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-08-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-05), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-02-02).


An examination of the asset composition reveals significant shifts over the observed period. Initially, from February 2020 to November 2020, current assets experienced volatility, peaking in May 2020 before declining. Long-term assets remained relatively stable during this initial phase. A notable inflection point occurs around January 2022, with a substantial increase in long-term assets, primarily driven by a dramatic rise in goodwill and intangible assets. This trend continues through October 2023, after which a significant restructuring appears to occur, with a reduction in these long-term asset categories in subsequent periods.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents fluctuated considerably. An initial increase from February to May 2020 was followed by a decline, then a general upward trend through October 2022. Subsequently, a decrease is observed, followed by another increase in late 2024 and early 2025, before stabilizing. This suggests active cash management and potentially strategic deployment of funds.
Trade Accounts Receivable, Net
Trade accounts receivable exhibited a generally increasing trend, particularly pronounced from January 2022 onwards. This increase suggests growing sales or potentially extended credit terms. The rise from October 2023 to February 2024 is particularly notable, indicating a substantial increase in outstanding receivables.
Inventory
Inventory levels demonstrated a consistent, albeit gradual, increase throughout the period. This suggests a build-up of stock, potentially in anticipation of future demand or due to supply chain considerations. The increase is more pronounced in the later periods, from 2023 to 2025.
Other Current Assets
Other current assets experienced significant volatility, with a substantial increase beginning in October 2023. This is a major driver of the overall increase in current assets during that period and warrants further investigation to understand the composition of these assets. The values in late 2024 and 2025 are considerably higher than previous periods.
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
Property, plant, and equipment remained relatively stable throughout the period, with only minor fluctuations. This indicates a consistent level of investment in fixed assets.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets experienced a dramatic increase starting in January 2022. This suggests significant acquisitions or internal investments in intangible value. The subsequent decline from late 2023 indicates potential write-downs, divestitures, or amortization of these assets. The magnitude of these assets relative to total assets is substantial, making their fluctuations particularly impactful.
Total Assets
Total assets mirrored the trends in long-term assets, with a significant increase beginning in January 2022. The peak in October 2023 is followed by a decrease, reflecting the changes in goodwill and intangible assets. The overall trend suggests a period of expansion followed by a potential restructuring or reassessment of asset values.

In summary, the asset composition underwent a significant transformation, particularly concerning long-term assets. The substantial increase in goodwill and intangible assets, followed by a subsequent decline, is a key feature of this period. The increasing trend in trade accounts receivable and inventory, coupled with the volatility in other current assets, also warrants further scrutiny. The changes observed suggest strategic shifts in the company’s investment and operational activities.

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