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Over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, Broadcom Inc. exhibited consistent revenue growth, increasing from USD 23,888 million in 2020 to USD 51,574 million in 2024. Gross profit and operating income also trended upward initially, with gross profit rising from USD 13,516 million to USD 24,690 million by 2023 and operating income reaching USD 16,207 million in 2023. These improvements suggest that the company was successfully expanding its top-line business and managing costs to boost operating returns. Notably, year-over-year revenue growth was steady through 2023, reflecting Broadcom’s competitive position in its semiconductor and technology markets. However, 2024 saw a marked divergence in profitability metrics. Despite a significant jump in revenue (approximately 44% increase from 2023), both operating income and net income declined—operating income dropping from USD 16,207 million to USD 13,463 million, and net income plunging from USD 14,082 million to USD 5,895 million. The more than 50% decrease in net income indicates a substantial erosion of profit margins when viewed in relation to the revenue surge. Such a swing, exceeding 20% change, could be driven by factors such as increased operational costs, higher integration or restructuring expenses, or shifts in product mix impacting profitability. Overall, while Broadcom maintained strong revenue growth and solid gross earnings over much of the period, the sharp margin compression and net income decline in 2024 raise questions about the sustainability of its recent expansion, suggesting that closer scrutiny of cost management and strategic investments will be essential moving forward.
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