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3 MARKET-BEATING TECH STOCKS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR PORTFOLIO IN 2025 AND BEYOND

By Justin Pope, Will Healy, and Jake Lerch – Dec 15, 2024 at 10:45AM

Key Points

 * Artificial intelligence looks like an increasingly exciting opportunity for
   Broadcom.
 * 2025 may be the year that Qualcomm connects with investors.
 * Meta Platforms has generated over $52 billion in free cash flow over the last
   12 months.
 * Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert


NASDAQ: AVGO


BROADCOM



Market Cap
$1,031B

Today's Change
Arrow-Thin-Down
(1.13%) $2.47
Current Price
$220.79
Price as of December 20, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET


The technology sector was a party in 2024. Thanks to their robust fundamentals
and red-hot growth opportunities, these three prominent tech stocks are poised
to continue the fun.

Technology has arguably been Wall Street's hottest sector in 2024. Rapid growth
in emerging industries, such as artificial intelligence (AI), has fueled a
massive rally, making this year one of the best for technology stocks in recent
memory. Now, it's time to turn the page to 2025.

After doing some homework, three Motley Fool contributors identified Broadcom
(AVGO 1.13%), Qualcomm (QCOM 1.66%), and Meta Platforms (META -1.73%) as stocks
poised to win big in 2025 and beyond. All three stocks have a history of
big-time investment returns, so you may already know them.

But try not to overthink it; winners often continue to have success. Below is
the pitch for why each should continue delivering fantastic returns for your
portfolio.


BROADCOM CLOSED OUT 2024 WITH A BANG, SETTING THE TABLE FOR MORE GAINS

Justin Pope (Broadcom): It's hard not to like Broadcom heading into 2025, even
after the stock has galloped over 95% higher since January. The semiconductor
and enterprise software company recently closed out its fiscal year 2024, a
banner year that signals strong business momentum heading into next year.

Broadcom's fiscal year 2024 revenue totaled $51.5 billion, a 44% increase over
2023. The company built its name on semiconductors, but Broadcom has expanded
into enterprise software, including infrastructure and security. It acquired
VMware for $69 billion late last year, and the incremental revenue helped
Broadcom grow its software business by 181% in 2024. The company's revenue is
now split roughly 60-40 between semiconductors and software.


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NASDAQ: AVGO

Broadcom
Today's Change
(1.13%) 2,47 $
Current Price
220,79 $
Arrow-Thin-Down
YTD
+112.68%
1w1m3m6m1y5y
Price VS S&P
AVGO


KEY DATA POINTS

Market Cap
$1,031B
Day's Range
218,91 $ - 230,29 $
52wk Range
104,15 $ - 251,88 $
Volume
131,910,354
Avg Vol
27,023,316
Gross Margin
57.24%
Dividend Yield
0.72%

Semiconductor revenue exceeded $30 billion in 2024 but grew just 7% from last
year. However, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly exciting
growth opportunity. Broadcom began working with prominent AI developer OpenAI
earlier this year, and recent reports indicate that Broadcom is developing a
dedicated AI chip for Apple's data center servers.

It sets the table for big things ahead. These are early-stage opportunities for
Broadcom, which grew its AI revenue by 220% in 2024 to $12.1 billion. The
AI-driven hyper-growth Nvidia has enjoyed seems to be beginning to show up in
Broadcom's business. That bodes well for the stock, which trades at 29 times
2025 earnings estimates. This is a solid buying level for a company that
analysts estimate will compound earnings at a 20% growth rate over the long
term.



Broadcom was a star in 2024, and its strong business results and developing AI
opportunities could continue rewarding investors in 2025 and beyond.


DIVERSIFICATION MAY BE THE KEY TO THIS STOCK'S RECOVERY

Will Healy (Qualcomm): Qualcomm stock does not look like a winning stock at
first glance. It has struggled since the summer as its 5G-driven growth runs its
course. Moreover, Apple plans to launch a competing smartphone chipset in 2027,
likely ending its relationship with Qualcomm.



Such a move would probably reduce the benefits it would experience from an AI
upgrade cycle. In fiscal 2024, its handset segment, which houses the smartphone
chipset business, comprised 64% of company revenues, meaning the loss of Apple's
business affects its largest revenue source.

However, Qualcomm has long prepared for the day when its chipsets are less in
demand. To that end, it has diversified into IoT and automotive, and its
car-related segment has experienced particular success. Although its overall
revenue grew by only 9% in fiscal 2024 (ended Sept. 29), automotive revenue grew
by 55%.

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NASDAQ: QCOM

Qualcomm
Today's Change
(1.66%) 2,49 $
Current Price
152,89 $
Arrow-Thin-Down
YTD
+12.14%
1w1m3m6m1y5y
Price VS S&P
QCOM


KEY DATA POINTS

Market Cap
$170B
Day's Range
149,43 $ - 154,57 $
52wk Range
134,94 $ - 230,63 $
Volume
17,347,066
Avg Vol
8,219,049
Gross Margin
56.22%
Dividend Yield
2.19%

Additionally, Qualcomm released PC chips earlier this year. Its Snapdragon X
Elite chips are faster than Apple's M2 chip in some respects. Also, assuming the
rumors that it wants to acquire some or all of Intel are true, its influence in
the chip industry could grow if such a buyout occurs.

Despite these concerns, the semiconductor stock is up by 20% over the last year,
even after dropping more than 30% from its June high. That decline has taken
Qualcomm's P/E ratio to 18, far below its chip industry competitors.



Admittedly, Qualcomm's path is somewhat uncertain as it prepares for a likely
loss of Apple's business and invests more heavily in new market niches. Still,
as it builds on its growth in automotive, PCs, and other businesses, investors
may want to buy some Qualcomm shares while its earnings multiple is still low.


META IS A MARKET-BEATING STOCK THAT INVESTORS SHOULDN'T OVERLOOK

Jake Lerch (Meta Platforms): Meta has been a market-beating stock for some time
now. Since its debut as a public company back in 2012, Meta's shares have
generated a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8%. That's nearly twice the
return of the S&P 500, which has generated a CAGR of 15.2% over the same period.
More to the point, Meta's outperformance has been even more evident recently. As
of this writing, Meta stock is up 75% year-to-date, as opposed to a 28%
year-to-date return for the S&P 500.

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NASDAQ: META

Meta Platforms
Today's Change
(-1.73%) -10,32 $
Current Price
585,25 $
Arrow-Thin-Down
YTD
+66.92%
1w1m3m6m1y5y
Price VS S&P
META


KEY DATA POINTS

Market Cap
$1,477B
Day's Range
580,00 $ - 603,11 $
52wk Range
340,01 $ - 638,40 $
Volume
48,989,390
Avg Vol
12,558,951
Gross Margin
81.50%
Dividend Yield
0.34%

However, it's not just Meta's track record that should make it appealing to
investors as we head into 2025. What I love about the stock is its
cash-generating power.

Over the last 12 months, Meta generated $156 billion in revenue, making it the
22nd largest American company by revenue (having just passed Home Depot earlier
this year). But what truly catches my eye is how much free cash flow Meta
generates. Over the last 12 months, Meta has tallied more than $52 billion in
free cash flow.



Simply put, Meta is a high-margin business that has a river of cash to return
value to shareholders in any number of ways, including repurchasing shares,
paying down debt, making strategic acquisitions, and/or paying out dividends.
Indeed, Meta announced a $50 billion share buyback plan back in February, along
with a first-ever quarterly dividend.

Investors who are looking for a market-beating stock for the long term should
consider Meta.



Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for
Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The
Motley Fool's board of directors. Jake Lerch has positions in Nvidia. Justin
Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Will Healy has positions in
Intel and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Home
Depot, Intel, Meta Platforms, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool recommends
Broadcom and recommends the following options: short February 2025 $27 calls on
Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.



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