Winners are not confined to a few obvious AI names.

Nvidia remains the most talked-about artificial intelligence (AI) stock on Wall Street, but another semiconductor leader has actually delivered stronger gains this year.

Broadcom ( AVGO 3.21% ) , best known for its diversified portfolio comprising custom AI chips, Ethernet networking, and an enterprise software business, has been one of the strongest-performing AI stocks in 2025. Broadcom's shares are up roughly 32% to date, compared with Nvidia's 27.8%.

Here's why Broadcom has been outperforming Nvidia in 2025.

Solid AI Performance

Broadcom has delivered stellar results in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended Aug. 3). The company's revenues soared 22% year over year to nearly $15.9 billion, with AI semiconductor sales

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