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TSM·Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$430.44
Open
$427.07
Market Cap
59514.79B
52W High
$2,375.00
Low
$417.25
P. Close
$418.54
P/E
30.86
52W Low
$946.00
Fwd P/E
21.44
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
73
BULLISH
TSM's revenue saw a healthy 17.5% year-over-year increase, underpinned by its dominant 72% global foundry market share, as investor interest in the AI sector broadens beyond major players. This expansion of the AI boom loop suggests sustained demand across the semiconductor supply chain, positioning TSM as a key beneficiary due to its role as a crucial supplier for numerous chip designers, including Broadcom. MediaTek's announcement of support for both TSM's and Intel's advanced packaging technologies further highlights the demand for flexible manufacturing capabilities in custom AI chip design, potentially benefiting TSM's order book. Taiwan's economy is now projected for its strongest growth in 16 years by 2026, driven by this robust AI demand and increased capital expenditure from cloud providers, with TSM's central role in the supply chain being a key factor in this positive outlook. In response to the escalating energy demands of AI, TSM is reportedly targeting a significant 30% reduction in power consumption by 2028, an initiative crucial for sustainable growth in high-performance computing. While the broader Semiconductor Index (SOX) shows a nearly 5% weekly gain, TSM and its peers are exhibiting smaller increases this week compared to their year-to-date performance, with recent weekly gains lagging behind the last nine weeks for the SOX. TSM's forward P/E ratio of 27 remains lower than Broadcom's 38, presenting a more attractive valuation on overall AI demand. Investors should continue to monitor TSM's manufacturing utilization and order book as the AI boom loop expands.
Earnings Summary
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the manufacturing of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices. The company's core business revolves around providing advanced wafer fabrication processes, serving diverse end markets including high-performance computing, smartphones, and automotive electronics. As a key player in the global technology supply chain, TSMC's operations are critical for the production of sophisticated chips powering modern technology. Examining TSMC's recent earnings performance, the company demonstrated a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations for Earnings Per Share (EPS) in the last four reported quarters. For Q4 2024, EPS was $2.24 against an estimate of $2.22, and in Q1 2025, actual EPS was $2.12 compared to an estimate of $2.05. This trend continued into Q2 2025 with actual EPS of $2.47 versus an estimate of $2.31, and Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $2.92 against an estimate of $2.63. Revenue figures, where available, show a general upward trend, with Q2 2025 revenue at $933.8 billion, Q3 2025 at $989.9 billion, and Q4 2025 at $1.046 trillion, indicating strong top-line growth. Historically, TSMC has shown a robust year-over-year growth trajectory, consistently beating analyst estimates for EPS in the most recent quarters. The company has a track record of delivering strong financial results, with a notable pattern of exceeding EPS expectations. While revenue data is not consistently provided for all historical periods, the available figures suggest a healthy expansion of the business. Recent news highlights TSMC's critical role in advanced chip manufacturing, with AMD commencing production of its next-generation 2nm CPUs using TSMC's fabrication processes. This underscores TSMC's foundry leadership, particularly in AI-related sectors, positioning it for multi-year growth. However, there are also reports of competitors developing advanced semiconductors independently, potentially impacting TSMC's long-term market influence. Despite these dynamics, investor interest is noted to be rising, with earnings estimate revisions identified as a key driver for stock valuation. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for TSMC's ability to maintain its technological edge and navigate competitive pressures. Key will be how the company responds to evolving supply chain dynamics and whether it can continue to meet or exceed future earnings expectations, particularly as it advances its manufacturing capabilities for next-generation technologies.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.80$2.35$2.90$3.44$3.99Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.74 - -
Q4'25$2.98$3.14+5.5%
Q3'25$2.63$2.92+11.2%
Q2'25$2.31$2.47+6.8%
Q1'25$2.05$2.12+3.2%
Q4'24$2.22$2.24+0.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$774.7B$914.6B$1054.5B$1194.3B$1334.2BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1269.7B - -
Q4'25 - $1046.1B -
Q3'25 - $989.9B -
Q2'25 - $933.8B -
Q1'25 - $839.3B -
Q4'24 - $868.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

TSM Stock Snapshot

TSM is currently trading at $419.23, giving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing a market cap of 59514.79B and a P/E ratio of 30.9. Today's range spans $417.25–$430.44, with shares opening at $427.07 and moving up $0.69 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 73/100.

Over the past year TSM has traded between $946.00 and $2375.00 - the current price is -55.7% off the 52-week low and -82.3% from the high.

Earnings revision cycles for mega-cap Technology stocks typically don't move in isolation - they attract analyst upgrades, price target increases, and incremental institutional allocation simultaneously. TSM's current bullish setup (86/100, BUY, sentiment bullish at 73/100, price $419.23 (near 52-week lows)) is the kind of profile that precedes or accompanies that revision cycle in names of this size (59514.79B market cap). (P/E: 30.9) Range: $946.00–$2375.00.

The 52-week range of $946.00–$2375.00 tells the structural story: TSM has demonstrated it can hold ground at the low end and extend meaningfully at the high. At $419.23 and near 52-week lows, the stock is in territory where momentum-driven capital tends to press positions rather than take profits — especially when news sentiment (73/100, bullish) isn't providing a reason to rotate out.