TSMC , the world's biggest contract chipmaker, said on Monday its first-quarter revenue would be closer to the lower end of its guidance, as it expects a $161 million impact from an earthquake that rocked the island in January.
The last few days have been quite challenging for the semiconductor industry. The news of Chinese start-up DeepSeek releasing its open-source AI model DeepSeek-R1 -- which it says cost less than $6 million to create -- has triggered concerns about drastic declines in AI spending.
Few companies have as strong a growth trajectory as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.56%). TSMC, as it's also known, is the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, which means that it acts as a fabrication company for those who do not have the capabilities to produce chips themselves.
There is no shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that have trounced the market over the past few years. Even after a recent tech stock decline, brought on by rising competition from a cheaper AI model created by China-based DeepSeek, many AI stocks are still easily outpacing the market.
Chip stocks got hit hard on Monday in response to the launch of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek. Several major AI stocks saw double-digit, one-day losses.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited slumped despite strong quarterly results due to news of a Chinese AI company producing a more efficient AI model, which should boost AI chip demand. AI chip demand remains insatiable, with tech giants like Meta Platforms and Microsoft planning massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. TSM stock is undervalued, trading at only 19x forward earnings, with higher growth prospects than other stocks hyped due to AI.
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Despite recent fears and a 13% stock drop, I believe TSMC's AI demand and long-term growth prospects remain strong, making it a solid investment. TSMC's Q4 2024 results were impressive, with revenue up 38.8% YoY and EPS up 57% YoY, reinforcing its robust financial health. Key 2025 highlights include Arizona Fab 21's volume production, early N2 node production, strong N3 smartphone demands and full capacity utilization, which support TSMC's growth trajectory.
TSMC's dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, especially in AI accelerators, positions it as a critical player with robust growth prospects and pricing power. The company's strategic partnerships, particularly with Apple and NVIDIA, drive its technological advancements and revenue growth, especially in AI and HPC segments. Despite risks like geopolitical tensions and high capital expenses, TSMC's long-term vision and market leadership make it a compelling investment.