Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) vs Walmart Inc. (WMT)

Broadcom Inc. is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies and has also built a significant presence in infrastructure software. Its chip business is mainly focused on computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now representing the majority of operations. Broadcom primarily operates as a fabless chip designer, though it retains some in-house manufacturing, including its leading film bulk acoustic resonator filters used in Apple iPhones. On the software side, the company provides virtualization, infrastructure, and security solutions to large enterprises, financial institutions, and government customers. Broadcom has grown through consolidation, combining businesses from legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in semiconductors, along with VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.

Founded in 1962, Walmart Inc. has grown into the world’s largest retailer, operating more than 10,700 stores worldwide, including about 4,600 Walmart locations in the United States and roughly 600 Sam’s Club warehouses, while continuing to expand its e-commerce business. The company serves around 270 million customers each week and generated over $680 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue. Walmart’s operations are organized into three reporting segments: Walmart U.S., which accounted for 68% of fiscal 2025 sales, Walmart International at 18%, and Sam’s Club at 14%. In the U.S., nearly 60% of Walmart’s $465 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue came from grocery sales, with about one-quarter generated by general merchandise. Internationally, the company’s business is primarily concentrated in Mexico, with additional emerging exposure to India.