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.
TSMC (TSM) and Nvidia (NVDA) both touched all-time highs earlier this week. The A.I. trade has fueled revenue growth, and TSMC announced Y/Y December revenue growth of 57.8% and over $88B in total revenue for the 2024 year.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (ADR) (NYSE:TSM) (TSMC) has reported impressive quarterly sales growth for the October to December period, reinforcing optimism in the tech sector about AI investments heading into 2025. Revenue for the period was NT$868.5 billion (US$26.3 billion), up 39% from the same period last year, based on the company's monthly disclosures.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. TSM is riding a wave of positive momentum as it gears up for its fourth quarter earnings release on Jan. 16.
TSMC (TSM), one of Nvidia's (NVDA) biggest customers, posted record revenue that grew 58% year-over-year in December. Jenny Horne says "it's hard to find" downside to TSMC's report and notes the positive signs it shows for the A.I.