Broadcom delivered strong Q3 numbers and mapped out massive multi-gigawatt custom AI chip orders across Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta through 2028. However, an in-line near-term forecast triggered immediate post-earnings profit-taking, knocking shares down toward key chart support around $360. For options traders, this pullback creates defined-risk opportunities to monetize volatility rather than chasing momentum. Executive summary Achieved record Q3 revenue of $29.6 billion, up 86% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for AI accelerators and networking. Q3 GAAP operating income reached $16.0 billion; non-GAAP operating income was $20.1 billion, up 92% year-over-year. Q3 GAAP diluted EPS was $2.68; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.32, up 96% year-over-year. Free cash flow for Q3 was $13.7 bill