Artificial intelligence equities were market leaders last year. Much of that leadership was sourced via familiar semiconductor names such as Nvidia (NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM).
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For the last two years, technology stocks have generated some pretty generous returns. Since ChatGPT was commercially released on Nov. 30, 2022, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indexes have boasted total returns of 70% and 47%, respectively.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) shares will likely remain in the spotlight ahead of the contract chipmaker's fourth quarter earnings report due Thursday before the opening bell, with investors expecting artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand to fuel results.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) is the straw that stirs the artificial intelligence drink.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited aka TSMC continues to gain market share as it beats competition such as Samsung, displacing it among its customers. TSMC's CoWoS capacity expansion is expected to double again in 2025; commentary on plant progress would be a key focus point in Q4 FY24's earnings call. The next couple of quarters may see further gross margin guidance beats, driven by 15-20% pricing increases in CoWoS due to fully booked-out demand.
While strengths in AI-driven technologies are likely to have aided Taiwan Semiconductor's Q4 top line, rising operational costs may have hurt bottom-line growth.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58% leap in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday because of surging demand.
TSMC is a primary beneficiary, given its unmatched position as the leading AI foundry. Geopolitical risks could hinder investors from getting more involved, but I don't think an invasion by China is imminent. TSM has also diversified its supply chain by investing in Arizona, demonstrating its commitment to buttress its US partnership against China's threat.
TSMC's shares have surged 39% since May, driven by strong AI GPU demand and successful geographical expansion, reducing geopolitical risks. Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, with significant revenue growth and strong performance from new plants in Japan and the US. Despite some AI pessimism, TSMC's forward revenue and EPS growth are likely underestimated, suggesting shares are mispriced and have substantial upside potential.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has begun producing advanced 4-nanometer chips for U.S. customers in Arizona, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters, a milestone in the Biden administration's semiconductor efforts.
TSMC (TSM) reported record fourth-quarter revenue following its strong December numbers. Caroline Woods calls the report a preview for the company's earnings next week as A.I.