Broadcom's Q1 Earnings Exceed Expectations, DISA Contract Boosts Software Business

Broadcom reported Q1 results ahead of expectations, with strong growth in AI semiconductor revenue and a $970 million DISA deal to streamline software procurement across key US agencies. This reinforces Broadcom's dual identity as an AI hardware supplier and infrastructure software provider, with expanding public-sector reach. The combination of AI revenue growth and the DISA contract may reshape Broadcom's investment narrative, supporting its thesis of AI leadership and VMware-driven software pivot.