Current Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

Broadcom Inc. Deferred Revenue decreased by 3.0% to $9.19B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.3%, from $9.91B to $9.19B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 29.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Mar 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive, signaling strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. It...

Peer comparison

Common in subscription and long-term contract businesses; highly indicative of future revenue visibility.

Metric ID: deferred_revenue_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.41B$3.01B$2.62B$3.03B$3.60B$3.30B$2.93B$3.11B$3.43B$2.94B$2.49B$9.59B$10.52B$9.79B$9.40B$9.91B$10.30B$10.31B$9.47B$9.19B
QoQ Change-11.8%-12.9%+15.6%+18.9%-8.4%-11.1%+6.1%+10.2%-14.2%-15.4%+285.7%+9.7%-6.9%-4.0%+5.5%+4.0%+0.0%-8.1%-3.0%
YoY Change+5.6%+9.6%+11.9%+2.7%-4.8%-10.8%-15.1%+208.6%+206.9%+232.8%+277.8%+3.3%-2.1%+5.3%+0.8%-7.3%
Range$2.49B$10.52B
CAGR+23.2%
Avg YoY Growth+57.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported deferred revenue of $9.19B in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s deferred revenue decreased by 7.3% year-over-year, from $9.91B to $9.19B.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s deferred revenue has grown at a 29.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.62B to $9.47B.
What does deferred revenue mean?
Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.