Zacks.com users have recently been watching TSMC (TSM) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE: TSM), AKA TSMC, hit an all-time high of $226.40 earlier this year.
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I upgrade TSM to 'Buy' as AI tailwinds, strong financials, and improved geopolitical outlook make shares extremely attractive at current valuations. TSM's robust revenue growth, expanding margins, and dominant industry position underscore its long-term potential versus peers like Intel. Discounted cash flow analysis shows a 48% upside even under conservative growth assumptions, with a target price of $286 per share.
At the company's Hong Kong market debut, Bernstein's Neil Beveridge rates China's CATL to outperform, and sees so much upside to the stock that he labels it "the TSMC of Lithium-Ion batteries".
Taiwan's chip designer MediaTek plans to tape out its new 2 nanometer chip at foundry TSMC in September 2025, MediaTek's CEO Rick Tsai said on Tuesday at the Computex forum in Taipei.
Taiwan Semiconductor, a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing company, is now a $789 billion (by market cap) manufacturing might. TSM has generally increased its dividend on an annual basis since it initiated its cash dividend in 2003 – that's more than 20 years ago. TSM increased its revenue from NT$844 billion in FY 2015 to NT$2.9 trillion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 14.7%.
Most investors in the technology sector have had to deal with the volatility born out of President Trump's recent trade tariffs. These tariffs were rolled out against some of the United States' biggest trading partners, centered on China and other Asian regions.
TSMC (TSM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
TSMC is poised to gain market share from Samsung, with potential collaborations with US chip giants further strengthening its position. Despite gross margin pressures, TSMC's profitability has exceeded expectations, leading me to upgrade my long term gross margin outlook to 57%-59%. Reduced geopolitical risks and attractive valuations suggest potential for multiple expansion, making a compelling case for undervaluation of TSM stock.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported robust sales growth in April yet trades at a compressed valuation due to geopolitical and trade policy risks. Geopolitical de-risking is underway, with TSMC significantly expanding its Arizona footprint, effectively addressing concerns from U.S. policymakers. TSMC maintains its substantial competitive advantage through aggressive capex, leading-edge innovation, and deep customer trust.
The state of the technology sector has been volatile, to say the least. President Trump's recent rollout of trade tariffs has spread uncertainty in the broader financial markets, making it harder for companies to implement their budget plans and new order schedules.