Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. Reduces Stake in Broadcom

Hedge fund cuts holdings in semiconductor giant by 5.1% in Q3

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:09am

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Crawford Investment Counsel Inc., a Georgia-based investment management firm, reduced its stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 5.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm now owns 125,286 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock, valued at $41.3 million.

Why it matters

Broadcom is a major player in the semiconductor industry, providing components and systems for a wide range of markets including communications, networking, and storage. Crawford's reduced position in the stock could signal broader shifts in investor sentiment around Broadcom or the semiconductor sector as a whole.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Crawford Investment Counsel sold 6,729 shares of Broadcom stock during the third quarter. The firm now holds a total of 125,286 shares, down from 132,015 shares at the end of the previous quarter. Broadcom's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $138.10 and a high of $414.61.

  • Crawford Investment Counsel filed its 13F for the third quarter of 2025 on March 16, 2026.
  • The firm reduced its Broadcom holdings during the three-month period ending September 30, 2025.

The players

Crawford Investment Counsel Inc.

A Georgia-based investment management firm that reduced its stake in Broadcom Inc. by 5.1% in Q3 2025.

Broadcom Inc.

A global technology company that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for a broad range of markets.

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The takeaway

Crawford's reduced position in Broadcom could signal broader shifts in investor sentiment around the semiconductor giant or the sector as a whole. However, Wall Street analysts remain largely bullish on Broadcom's prospects, with the majority rating the stock a "buy" and forecasting further growth.