Futurum Equities, in its latest AI Fifteen report, identified the critical factors that will define the AI economy. These include the control of computing, data, deployment, and security. The firm’s list features companies that are not part of the Mag 7 but are disrupting the AI economy in various layers.



<h2>Broadcom Leads AI Chip Revenue Surge</h2>



Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), which Futurum Equities describes as the “Uncle Sam of AI,” is leading the list. Despite a volatile earnings reaction, Broadcom remains at the top, with AI chip revenue accelerating to $6.5 billion this quarter, with guidance of $8.2 billion next quarter (~100% YoY growth). 



Backlog across XPUs, switches, optics, and racks exceeds $73 billion over six quarters. XPUs now generate nearly two-thirds of AI semiconductor revenue, a fourth hyperscaler is in production, and system-level growth drives revenue across racks, networking, and VMware workloads. Margins compress as full systems sales rise, but absolute gross profit grows with network scaling, stated Futurum Equities. 



The company is reportedly charging for large-scale inference across hardware, networking, and software, not just as a supplier but also “as the toll collector” for the entire AI stack. Futurum Equities calls Broadcom as “the glue” holding the AI infrastructure together. 



<h2>TSMC , PLTR, ASML Among Top 5</h2>



Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) grabbed the number 2 spot in the list. Futurum called it the “irreplaceable foundation” of the AI supply chain and stated that if Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is the brain of AI, TSMC is the beating heart, currently operating stronger and faster than expected.



Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are the three other companies in Futurum’s top 5 list.



The other stocks on the list are:



<ul>
<li>Astera Labs (NASDAQ:ALAB)</li>



<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)</li>



<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:NET)</li>



<li>CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD)</li>



<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW)</li>



<li>Nebius Group N.V (NASDAQ:NBIS)</li>



<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW)</li>



<li>Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR)</li>



<li>Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG)</li>



<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)</li>
</ul>



<h2>AI Chip Lead Drives Gives Broadcom An Edge</h2>



Broadcom’s lead in custom AI chips has been highlighted by analysts as a key factor in its AI dominance. JPMorgan’s analyst, Harlan Sur, pointed out that Broadcom’s long lead in custom AI chips is accelerating its AI Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) outlook into fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027, with Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) as the key driver.



Meanwhile, the AI server market is experiencing a 28% boom, with Nvidia leading the charge. However, Broadcom and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) are also significant players in this market, further solidifying their positions in the AI economy.



Broadcom also launched its first Wi-Fi 8 access point and switch for AI-driven enterprise networks, strengthening its position in the AI-driven networking market.



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Benzinga's Edge Rankings place Broadcom in the 96th percentile for quality and the 78th percentile for momentum, reflecting its strong performance in both areas. Benzinga’s screener allows you to compare Broadcom’s performance with its peers.  



Price Action: Over the past year, Broadcom stock surged 44.01%, as per data from Benzinga Pro. 



Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.



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On October 26th, after the U.S. stock market closed, chip giant Intel released its Q3 2023 financial report. The report showed that Intel's total revenue in the third quarter fell 8% year-on-year to $14.16 billion, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, although it was still higher than the market expectation of $13.53 billion. In the second quarter, revenue had previously dropped 15% year-on-year, and the company expects revenue to return to growth in the fourth quarter. However, the sales of the Network and Edge Group (NEX), which includes IoT and other segments, fell 32% year-on-year to $1.5 billion. More importantly, the server chip division, named "Data Center and Artificial Intelligence," has yet to recover growth, with third-quarter revenue declining 10% year-on-year to $3.8 billion. Facing multiple competitive pressures, do you think Intel can turn the tide in the AI era?

On October 26th, after the U.S. stock market closed, chip giant Intel released its Q3 2023 financial report. The report showed that Intel's total revenue in the third quarter fell 8% year-on-year to $14.16 billion, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, although it was still higher than the market expectation of $13.53 billion. In the second quarter, revenue had previously dropped 15% year-on-year, and the company expects revenue to return to growth in the fourth quarter. However, the sales of the Network and Edge Group (NEX), which includes IoT and other segments, fell 32% year-on-year to $1.5 billion. More importantly, the server chip division, named "Data Center and Artificial Intelligence," has yet to recover growth, with third-quarter revenue declining 10% year-on-year to $3.8 billion. Facing multiple competitive pressures, do you think Intel can turn the tide in the AI era?

In the AI era, can Intel win a comeback?

Futurum Equities has identified key factors defining the AI economy in its latest report, highlighting companies outside the Mag 7 that are disrupting the sector. Broadcom leads with a significant AI chip revenue surge, projected to reach $8.2 billion next quarter. TSMC, Palantir, ASML, and Micron are also top contenders. Analysts emphasize Broadcom's dominance in custom AI chips and its strong performance, with a 44.01% stock increase over the past year. The report underscores the importance of computing, data, deployment, and security in shaping the AI landscape.

- Futurum Equities' AI Fifteen report outlines key factors defining the AI economy, highlighting companies disrupting the sector outside the Mag 7, with Broadcom leading the charge.  
- Broadcom reports AI chip revenue of $6.5 billion this quarter, projecting $8.2 billion next, driven by a robust backlog and custom AI chip sales, while TSMC ranks second, recognized as essential to the AI supply chain.  
- Other top companies include Palantir, ASML, and Micron, as the AI server market grows by 28%, with Broadcom further enhancing its presence through new AI-driven networking products.

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