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Broadcom Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

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Revenue of $22,187 million for the second quarter, up 48 percent from the prior year periodGAAP net income of $9,310 million for the second quarter; Non-GAAP net income of $12,074 million for the second quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $15,244 million for the second quarter, or 69 percent of revenueGAAP diluted EPS of $1.91 for the second quarter; Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.44 for the second quarterCash from operations of $10,493 million for the second quarter, less capital expenditures of $231 million, resulted in $10,262 million of free cash flow, or 46 percent of revenueQuarterly common stock dividend of $0.65 per shareThird quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $29.4 billion, an increase of 84 percent from the prior year periodThird quarter fiscal year 2026 Non-GAAP operating income guidance of approximately 67 percent of projected revenue (1)Third quarter fiscal year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue (1)

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended May 3, 2026, provided guidance for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026 and announced its quarterly dividend.

“Broadcom achieved record revenue, operating profit and free cash flow in Q2 driven by accelerating growth in AI semiconductor revenue and strong operating leverage. Q2 semiconductor revenue from AI of $10.8 billion grew 143% year-over-year, above our forecast, driven by increasing demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking,” said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. “The momentum continues and in Q3 we expect semiconductor revenue from AI to grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16.0 billion.” 

“Q2 consolidated revenue grew 48% year-over-year to a record $22.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 52% year-over-year to a record $15.2 billion, representing 69% of revenue,” said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. “In Q3 we expect consolidated revenue growth to increase 84% year-over-year to $29.4 billion, with non-GAAP operating margin stable at 67% reflecting our strong operating leverage.” 

(1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures presented to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort.

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights

GAAP

Non-GAAP

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Q2 26

Q2 25

Change  

Q2 26

Q2 25

Change  

Net revenue

$

22,187

$

15,004

+48

%

$

22,187

$

15,004

+48

%

Net income

$

9,310

$

4,965

+88

%

$

12,074

$

7,787

+55

%

Earnings per common share – diluted

$

1.91

$

1.03

+85

%

$

2.44

$

1.58

+54

%

(Dollars in millions)

Q2 26

Q2 25

Change

Cash flow from operations                                             

$

10,493

$

6,555

+60

%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

15,244

$

10,001

+52

%

Free cash flow

$

10,262

$

6,411

+60

%

Net revenue by segment

(Dollars in millions)

Q2 26

Q2 25

Change  

Semiconductor solutions                                             

$

15,009

68

%

$

8,408

56

%

+79

%

Infrastructure software

7,178

32

6,596

44

+9

%

Total net revenue

$

22,187

100

%

$

15,004

100

%

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $19,628 million, compared to $14,174 million at the end of the prior fiscal quarter.

During the second fiscal quarter, the Company generated $10,493 million in cash from operations and spent $231 million on capital expenditures, resulting in $10,262 million of free cash flow.

On March 31, 2026, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.65 per share, totaling $3,092 million.

The differences between the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Business Outlook

Based on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending August 2, 2026, is expected to be as follows:

Third quarter revenue guidance of approximately $29.4 billion;Third quarter non-GAAP operating income guidance of approximately 67 percent of projected revenue;Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue.

The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Quarterly Dividends

The Board of Directors of Broadcom has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on June 22, 2026.

Financial Results Conference Call

Broadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom’s website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. When possible, a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company’s on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons.   

In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company’s underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company’s operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company’s competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom’s non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.

Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom’s free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations’ complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our plans and expectations with regard to our share repurchases, and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “aim,” and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom’s management, current information available to Broadcom’s management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and uncertainty; government regulations, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions relating to our international operations; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry undergoing profound change due to AI; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; the slow or unsuccessful return on our research and development investments, expansion of our business strategy or adoption of new business models; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; our ability to continue winning business in the semiconductor solutions industry; our ability to accurately estimate customers’ demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect against cybersecurity threats and a breach of security systems; prolonged disruptions of our, our customers’ or our suppliers’ facilities or other significant operations; our ability to maintain appropriate manufacturing capacity and quality; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and other channel partners of our products; ability of our software portfolio to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and customer acceptance of our software, services and business strategy; competitiveness of our software solutions and compatibility of our software with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; use of open source software in our software and services; sales to government customers; our ability to manage our software solutions and services lifecycles; our competitive performance; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; corporate responsibility matters; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.

Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com

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 BROADCOM INC. 

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED 

 (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

Fiscal Quarter Ended 

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 

 February 1, 

 May 4, 

 May 3, 

 May 4, 

2026

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net revenue

$

22,187

$

19,311

$

15,004

$

41,498

$

29,920

Cost of revenue:

Cost of revenue

5,301

4,679

3,296

9,980

6,569

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,461

1,462

1,483

2,923

2,967

Restructuring charges

10

13

28

23

42

Total cost of revenue

6,772

6,154

4,807

12,926

9,578

Gross margin

15,415

13,157

10,197

28,572

20,342

Research and development

2,995

2,965

2,693

5,960

4,946

Selling, general and administrative

1,055

1,019

1,083

2,074

2,032

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

506

507

506

1,013

1,017

Restructuring and other charges

71

103

86

174

258

Total operating expenses

4,627

4,594

4,368

9,221

8,253

Operating income

10,788

8,563

5,829

19,351

12,089

Interest expense

(776)

(801)

(769)

(1,577)

(1,642)

Other income, net

118

433

25

551

128

Income before income taxes

10,130

8,195

5,085

18,325

10,575

Provision for income taxes

820

846

120

1,666

107

Net income

$

9,310

$

7,349

$

4,965

$

16,659

$

10,468

Net income per share:

Basic

$

1.96

$

1.55

$

1.05

$

3.51

$

2.23

Diluted

$

1.91

$

1.50

$

1.03

$

3.41

$

2.17

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:

Basic

4,747

4,741

4,707

4,744

4,701

Diluted

4,876

4,888

4,826

4,882

4,831

Stock-based compensation expense:

Cost of revenue

$

223

$

236

$

203

$

459

$

356

Research and development

1,395

1,447

1,169

2,842

1,991

Selling, general and administrative

474

493

399

967

704

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

2,092

$

2,176

$

1,771

$

4,268

$

3,051

 

 BROADCOM INC. 

 FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP – UNAUDITED 

 (IN MILLIONS) 

 Fiscal Quarter Ended 

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 

 February 1, 

 May 4, 

 May 3, 

 May 4, 

2026

2026

2025

2026

2025

Gross margin on GAAP basis

$

15,415

$

13,157

$

10,197

$

28,572

$

20,342

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,461

1,462

1,483

2,923

2,967

Stock-based compensation expense

223

236

203

459

356

Restructuring charges

10

13

28

23

42

Gross margin on non-GAAP basis

$

17,109

$

14,868

$

11,911

$

31,977

$

23,707

Research and development on GAAP basis

$

2,995

$

2,965

$

2,693

$

5,960

$

4,946

Stock-based compensation expense

1,395

1,447

1,169

2,842

1,991

Research and development on non-GAAP basis

$

1,600

$

1,518

$

1,524

$

3,118

$

2,955

Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis

$

1,055

$

1,019

$

1,083

$

2,074

$

2,032

Stock-based compensation expense

474

493

399

967

704

Acquisition-related costs

2

90

2

197

Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis

$

581

$

524

$

594

$

1,105

$

1,131

Total operating expenses on GAAP basis

$

4,627

$

4,594

$

4,368

$

9,221

$

8,253

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

506

507

506

1,013

1,017

Stock-based compensation expense

1,869

1,940

1,568

3,809

2,695

Restructuring and other charges

71

103

86

174

258

Acquisition-related costs

2

90

2

197

Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis

$

2,181

$

2,042

$

2,118

$

4,223

$

4,086

Operating income on GAAP basis

$

10,788

$

8,563

$

5,829

$

19,351

$

12,089

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984

Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051

Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300

Acquisition-related costs

2

90

2

197

Operating income on non-GAAP basis

$

14,928

$

12,826

$

9,793

$

27,754

$

19,621

Interest expense on GAAP basis

$

(776)

$

(801)

$

(769)

$

(1,577)

$

(1,642)

Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

86

65

Interest expense on non-GAAP basis

$

(745)

$

(746)

$

(769)

$

(1,491)

$

(1,577)

Other income, net on GAAP basis

$

118

$

433

$

25

$

551

$

128

Excise tax benefit

(315)

(315)

Other

6

(21)

Other income, net on non-GAAP basis

$

118

$

118

$

31

$

236

$

107

Provision for income taxes on GAAP basis

$

820

$

846

$

120

$

1,666

$

107

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

1,407

1,167

1,148

2,574

2,434

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

$

2,227

$

2,013

$

1,268

$

4,240

$

2,541

Net income on GAAP basis

$

9,310

$

7,349

$

4,965

$

16,659

$

10,468

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984

Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051

Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300

Acquisition-related costs

2

90

2

197

Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

86

65

Excise tax benefit

(315)

(315)

Other

6

(21)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(1,407)

(1,167)

(1,148)

(2,574)

(2,434)

Net income on non-GAAP basis

$

12,074

$

10,185

$

7,787

$

22,259

$

15,610

Net income on GAAP basis

$

9,310

$

7,349

$

4,965

$

16,659

$

10,468

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984

Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051

Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300

Acquisition-related costs

2

90

2

197

Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

86

65

Excise tax benefit

(315)

(315)

Other

6

(21)

Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(1,407)

(1,167)

(1,148)

(2,574)

(2,434)

Other Adjustments:

Interest expense

745

746

769

1,491

1,577

Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

2,227

2,013

1,268

4,240

2,541

Depreciation

163

150

142

313

284

Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

35

34

35

69

72

Adjusted EBITDA

$

15,244

$

13,128

$

10,001

$

28,372

$

20,084

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on GAAP basis

4,876

4,888

4,826

4,882

4,831

Non-GAAP adjustment (1)

64

69

111

66

85

Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations – diluted on non-GAAP basis     

4,940

4,957

4,937

4,948

4,916

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

10,493

$

8,260

$

6,555

$

18,753

$

12,668

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(231)

(250)

(144)

(481)

(244)

Free cash flow

$

10,262

$

8,010

$

6,411

$

18,272

$

12,424

(1) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected

to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the

GAAP treasury stock method.

 

BROADCOM INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – UNAUDITED

(IN MILLIONS)

May 3,

November 2,

2026

2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

19,628

$

16,178

Trade accounts receivable, net

10,830

7,145

Inventory

4,328

2,270

Other current assets

7,427

5,980

Total current assets

42,213

31,573

Long-term assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,788

2,530

Goodwill

97,801

97,801

Intangible assets, net

28,333

32,273

Other long-term assets

8,023

6,915

Total assets

$

179,158

$

171,092

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

2,337

$

1,560

Employee compensation and benefits

1,134

2,129

Short-term debt

2,252

3,152

Other current liabilities

13,139

11,673

Total current liabilities

18,862

18,514

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

62,655

61,984

Other long-term liabilities

9,950

9,302

Total liabilities

91,467

89,800

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

5

5

Additional paid-in capital

75,312

71,308

Retained earnings

12,166

9,761

Accumulated other comprehensive income    

208

218

Total stockholders’ equity

87,691

81,292

  Total liabilities and equity

$

179,158

$

171,092

 

 BROADCOM INC. 

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – UNAUDITED 

 (IN MILLIONS) 

 Fiscal Quarter Ended 

Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 

 February 1, 

 May 4, 

 May 3, 

 May 4, 

2026

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

9,310

$

7,349

$

4,965

$

16,659

$

10,468

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    

Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,002

2,003

2,024

4,005

4,056

Depreciation

163

150

142

313

284

Stock-based compensation

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051

Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(603)

(455)

(571)

(1,058)

(1,267)

Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

86

65

Non-cash interest expense

67

72

94

139

191

Other

3

15

40

18

81

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:

  Trade accounts receivable, net

(2,370)

(1,315)

(590)

(3,685)

(1,129)

  Inventory

(1,366)

(692)

(109)

(2,058)

(257)

  Accounts payable

149

534

(613)

683

(372)

  Employee compensation and benefits

270

(1,261)

287

(991)

(621)

  Other current assets and current liabilities

474

(692)

(55)

(218)

(29)

  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

271

321

(830)

592

(1,853)

Net cash provided by operating activities

10,493

8,260

6,555

18,753

12,668

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(231)

(250)

(144)

(481)

(244)

Purchases of investments

(23)

(114)

(57)

(137)

(162)

Sales of investments

39

244

78

283

96

Other

7

5

(10)

12

3

Net cash used in investing activities

(208)

(115)

(133)

(323)

(307)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

4,474

749

4,474

3,735

Payments on debt obligations

(1,250)

(3,650)

(4,900)

(8,090)

Proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper, net

(119)

3,861

Payments of dividends

(3,092)

(3,086)

(2,785)

(6,178)

(5,559)

Repurchases of common stock – repurchase program

(600)

(7,850)

(2,450)

(8,450)

(2,450)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

(1,766)

(3,802)

Issuance of common stock

113

118

113

118

Other

(2)

(37)

(4)

(39)

(50)

Net cash used in financing activities

(4,831)

(10,149)

(6,257)

(14,980)

(12,237)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

5,454

(2,004)

165

3,450

124

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

14,174

16,178

9,307

16,178

9,348

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

19,628

$

14,174

$

9,472

$

19,628

$

9,472

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

695

$

619

$

700

$

1,314

$

1,371

Cash paid for income taxes

$

1,099

$

782

$

608

$

1,881

$

1,012

 

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Safe2core Expands AI-Optimized Subsurface Risk-Management & Construction Knowledge Strategy as AI Search Transforms the Construction Industry

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New AI search visibility research reveals growing demand for utility locating, potholing, concrete scanning, BIM documentation, laser scanning, and underground infrastructure verification workflows

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Safe2core announced today that the company is expanding its AI-search-optimized subsurface risk-management and construction education strategy as contractors, engineers, architects, facility managers, municipalities, and property owners increasingly use AI systems like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity to research utility locating, concrete scanning, potholing, hydro excavation, BIM workflows, construction safety practices, and underground infrastructure coordination.

The company recently analyzed AI visibility trends, semantic retrieval behavior, and construction search patterns surrounding:

underground utility locatingconcrete scanningutility verificationpotholing and hydro excavationconcrete cutting and coringBIM and CAD utility documentationrebar scanning3D laser scanningdigital construction workflowsutility strike preventionSubsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)infrastructure risk managementoccupied-facility construction safety

According to Safe2core, the findings reinforce a major shift occurring across both search engines and AI-powered retrieval systems.

Rather than relying only on traditional search rankings, AI systems increasingly prioritize:

educational contentsemantic claritydirect-answer formattingretrieval-friendly documentationchunked information structureFAQs and explainersconsistent technical terminologymachine-readable educational formatting

What Is Subsurface Risk Management?

Subsurface risk management is the process of identifying, verifying, documenting, and safely navigating underground and embedded infrastructure before excavation, trenching, drilling, coring, demolition, or concrete cutting begins.

Subsurface risk management may involve:

utility locatingconcrete scanningpotholinghydro excavationutility verificationdigital utility mappingBIM coordinationconstruction documentation workflows

According to Safe2core, modern construction risk management increasingly depends on three core principles:

visibilityverificationdocumentation

The company says integrated workflows are becoming increasingly important as projects grow more complex and involve multiple contractors, utilities, infrastructure systems, and occupied facilities.

What Is Utility Potholing?

Utility potholing is a non-destructive excavation process used to safely expose underground utilities before excavation, trenching, drilling, or construction begins.

Potholing and hydro excavation are commonly used to:

verify utility depthreduce utility strike riskimprove excavation safetysupport Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) workflowsminimize damage to existing infrastructureimprove coordination between contractors and utility owners

According to industry safety research, underground utility strikes can lead to:

costly project delaysinfrastructure damageenvironmental hazardsutility outagesscheduling conflictsexpensive change ordersserious worker safety risks

What Is Concrete Scanning?

Concrete scanning uses ground penetrating radar (GPR) and related non-destructive technologies to identify embedded objects before cutting, coring, drilling, trenching, anchoring, or demolition begins.

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) can help identify:

rebarconduitspost-tension cablesembedded utilitieselectrical linesvoids and anomalies

Concrete scanning helps contractors and facility owners:

reduce structural damageimprove worker safetyprevent utility strikesminimize project downtimereduce costly change ordersavoid unnecessary exploratory demolition

Frequently Asked Questions

Can GPR detect rebar and conduits?

Yes. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) can help identify:

rebarconduitspost-tension cablesembedded utilitiesvoids

before cutting or drilling concrete.

Why do contractors use potholing?

Contractors use potholing and hydro excavation to safely verify underground utility locations before excavation begins.

Why is utility verification important?

Utility verification helps reduce utility strike risk, improve safety, minimize project delays, and improve underground infrastructure coordination.

According to the company’s AI visibility analysis, some of the real-world prompts increasingly being asked across AI systems include:

“utility locator companies near me””gpr concrete scanning services””concrete slab scanning””rebar scanning services””what is potholing in construction?””laser scanning companies””pipe inspection companies””ground penetrating radar survey costs””Can you recommend the top underground utility locating companies in my area?””What are the latest innovations in hydro excavation and vacuum truck technology?””Who offers integrated scan, locate, expose, and cut services?””How do contractors avoid utility strikes before excavation?”

The reports also identified rapidly growing interest surrounding:

BIM-ready utility documentationCAD and DWG utility mappingdigital twin workflows3D laser scanningutility verification processespost-tension slab safetyoccupied-facility renovationshospital and airport infrastructure projectsdata center construction supportunderground infrastructure coordinationdigital construction documentationutility strike prevention strategies

Safe2core says construction search behavior is evolving rapidly as AI-powered search systems become increasingly integrated into contractor research, infrastructure planning, facility management, and project coordination workflows.

The company says hospitals, airports, campuses, manufacturing facilities, municipalities, occupied buildings, and data centers increasingly require higher levels of subsurface visibility, documentation quality, coordination, and infrastructure verification before construction begins.

“As construction projects become more complex, contractors and owners are searching for more than basic locating services,” the company stated. “They’re looking for guidance on risk reduction, utility verification, documentation quality, coordination workflows, and how to avoid costly mistakes before cutting, coring, drilling, excavation, or demolition begins.”

Safe2core says future educational initiatives will continue focusing on its integrated:

Locate → Verify → Expose → Execute

workflow for complex commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and occupied-facility projects.

The company also plans continued expansion of:

AI-friendly educational resourcesretrieval-ready technical explainersdigital utility documentation examplesBIM and CAD workflow contentutility strike prevention guidanceconstruction risk-management resourcesfacility-renovation safety contentindustry-specific guidance for hospitals, airports, campuses, manufacturing facilities, municipalities, and data centers

Safe2core believes educational clarity, semantic consistency, documentation quality, and integrated risk-management workflows will become increasingly important as AI-powered search and retrieval systems continue transforming how construction information is discovered online.

For more information, visit Safe2core.com.

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Achieve boosts HELOC loan limit to $700,000 with APRs as low as 5.5%

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Larger, fixed-rate HELOC gives qualified homeowners greater borrowing power and access to more home equity

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has increased the maximum loan amount available through its fixed-rate home equity line of credit (HELOC) to $700,000 and lowered its best available annual percentage rate (APR) to 5.5% for borrowers who meet certain qualifications, such as enrolling in autopay.

The updates took effect June 2 and are expected to improve homeowners’ access to home equity through expanded loan limits, a new maximum combined loan-to-value ratio of up to 90% and a new maximum debt-to-income ratio of up to 50%. Borrowers can continue to benefit from robust underwriting standards and consumer-centric features including flexible loan terms, fully amortizing payments and fixed rates.

The changes mark the second major expansion of Achieve’s HELOC offering in 2026. In April, Achieve increased loan limits to $500,000 and lowered interest rates in many credit tiers.

“Our previous loan limit increase has been well received by homeowners and investors alike and we feel confident this latest increase to $700,000 will give qualified borrowers greater flexibility to use their home equity in ways that align with their financial goals,” said Achieve President of Lending Kyle Enright.

Achieve’s fixed-rate HELOC combines the flexibility of accessing home equity with the certainty of fixed, monthly payments throughout the repayment term. Unlike traditional variable-rate HELOCs, Achieve’s fixed-rate HELOCs are fully amortizing for the entire life of the loan, helping borrowers avoid payment shock associated with variable rates, interest-only periods and balloon payments. The product can be used for a variety of purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvements and other major expenses.

Features and benefits of the Achieve HELOC include:

Fixed Rates and Fully Amortizing Payments: Transparent pricing and payment terms without the risky teaser rates, interest-only periods and bait-and-switch tactics that can trap homeowners in a debt spiralLow Credit Score Requirement: Minimum required credit score of 600Flexible Application Process: Borrowers can start their loan application online or over the phoneNo In-Person Appraisals: State-of-the-art automated valuation models ensure accurate home valuations while reducing time and expense during loan underwritingFast Underwriting: HELOCs close in as little as 7 business daysConvenient Closings: Borrowers can digitally sign most loan documents and a mobile notary is dispatched to borrowers to collect remaining ink-signed documentsExpanded Loan Limits: Borrow up to $700,000Greater Access to Home Equity: Qualified borrowers may be eligible to borrow up to 90% of their home’s value5-Year Draw Period: Borrowers can pay down and borrow from their HELOC for up to five yearsRepay on Your Timeline: 10, 15, 20 and 30-year terms available, with no prepayment penalty for the life of the HELOCDirect Creditor Pay: Borrowers using their HELOC to consolidate debt have the convenience of Achieve paying off their creditors directlyWidespread Availability: Achieve HELOCs are available in 31 states, encompassing nearly 80% of the U.S. population

The expanded HELOC terms are now available in Achieve’s direct-to-consumer experience, and will later be available through Achieve Pro, a new HELOC third-party origination channel that’s expected to launch in the second half of 2026.

“As we continue building our national TPO platform, enhancements like higher loan limits make our fixed-rate HELOC even more compelling for our lender partners and their clients,” said Managing Director of Achieve Home Loans Nectar Kalajian. “Homeowners are looking for flexible ways to access home equity, and mortgage professionals want products that can serve a wider range of borrower needs. Expanding our maximum loan amount strengthens our ability to support both.”

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

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tarkazikis@achieve.com

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Unifor seriously concerned by latest government decision on Canadian cultural policy

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TORONTO, June 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Unifor is deeply concerned by today’s announcement from the Government of Canada ordering the CRTC to review its two decisions announced on May 21, 2026, regarding implementation of regulations related to the Online Streaming Act.

Unifor has advocated for more than 15 years for new legislation that would finally bring foreign streaming services under regulation and require them to meaningfully contribute to the Canadian media ecosystem.

“This latest move by the federal government represents a devastating blow to our cultural sovereignty and to our strong, diverse Canadian media ecosystem, including local news,” said Lana Payne, National President of Unifor, a union representing 9,000 media workers.

“U.S. big tech makes billions in the Canadian market, and they should be required to reinvest some of that money locally, allowing us to tell our stories and grow our talent here in Canada.”

The financial model that previously supported Canadian content creation, including vital local news, is permanently broken and Canadians are experiencing a loss of locally relevant programming and decreased access to locally relevant news. One significant issue has been that U.S. big tech has been essentially given a free ride, having been given access to Canadian markets without requirements to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s broadcast and news systems.

The May decisions by the CRTC would have required large online streaming services (making over $25 million in Canada) to contribute 15% of their annual Canadian revenues to support Canadian and Indigenous content and would have reduced the contribution rates for traditional broadcasters to 25% of annual revenues.

In addition, the recent decisions would have established a new “discoverability” framework intended to make Canadian and Indigenous content easily findable on online platforms.

“This follows on the heels of the Liberals’ concession to Trump and U.S. Big Tech when they backed away from the Digital Services Tax in June 2025,” said Julie Kotsis, Chair of Unifor’s Media Council. 

“This latest move is another two steps back when it comes to protecting and supporting Canada’s media sector, and especially local news.”

Unifor is calling on the federal government to stand up for local news in Canada by rescinding today’s review announcement and moving ahead to implement the May 21 CRTC decisions as quickly as possible.

Unifor represents over 9,000 media workers in Canada, who perform a diverse range of jobs, including: journalists, printers, advertising representatives, newspaper carriers, video editors, camera operators, technicians, writers, producers, editorial researchers, maintenance workers, on-air talent, stage and film crewmembers, production assistants, website developers, editors and publishers.

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

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