Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Operating

Loss on Debt Extinguishment

Broadcom Inc. Loss on Debt Extinguishment decreased by 175.0% to -$55.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.4%, from -$65.00M to -$55.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Loss on Debt Extinguishment shows an upward trend with a -11.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2019

How to read this metric

An increase suggests active debt management or refinancing efforts to optimize the capital structure.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash loss recognized when a company retires debt before its scheduled maturity date, typically i...

Peer comparison

Occurs periodically for companies with active treasury departments and frequent debt refinancing.

Metric ID: loss_on_debt_extinguishment

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value-$26.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00-$100.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00-$65.00M$0.00-$53.00M-$20.00M-$55.00M
QoQ Change+100.0%+100.0%+100.0%+62.3%-175.0%
YoY Change-284.6%+100.0%+15.4%
Range-$100.00M$0.00
CAGR+19.3%
Avg YoY Growth-56.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom Inc.'s loss on debt extinguishment?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) reported loss on debt extinguishment of -$55.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Broadcom Inc.'s loss on debt extinguishment changed year-over-year?
Broadcom Inc.'s loss on debt extinguishment increased by 15.4% year-over-year, from -$65.00M to -$55.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Broadcom Inc.'s loss on debt extinguishment?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Broadcom Inc.'s loss on debt extinguishment has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$198.00M to -$138.00M.
What does loss on debt extinguishment mean?
The accounting loss recorded when paying off debt early.