TSMC (TSM) reports earnings next week. The Nvidia (NVDA) chip manufacturer showed promise with a 40% year-over-year revenue boost in September, but what else is needed to move the semiconductor space?
Taiwan Semiconductor has shown strong trend performances, with a 25.5% return, outpacing the S&P 500's 8.84% gain, and is nearing long-term highs. TSMC's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations, with 36.3% net income growth and 40.1% revenue growth, driven by demand for 5nm and 3nm products. Despite potential risks from elevated price-sales valuations, TSMC's forward PE ratio is attractive compared to peers, justifying a "strong buy" rating.
Although technology juggernaut Nvidia Corp NVDA invariably commands the spotlight for all things AI-related, traders may first look to chip foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. TSM for clues regarding sentiment for the broader innovation ecosystem.
According to a report by Morgan Stanley analysts, TSMC (TSM, Financial) is expected to sustain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%-20% over the next five years. This growth is propelled by increasing demand for AI chips and outsourced business from integrated device manufacturers.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a 39% increase in its September revenue, in what saw it beat analysts' sales forecasts for the third quarter of 2024
Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM, Financial) could continue achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%-20% in revenue over the next five years. This growth is primarily driven by the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and outsourcing by integrated device manufacturers.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's preeminent semiconductor manufacturer, reported a strong year-on-year performance for September. The manufacturing partner of Nvidia, Apple and Meta recorded revenue of 251.87 billion new Taiwan dollars (£6 billion), marking a 39.6% increase from September 2023.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Wednesday third-quarter revenue of T$759.69 billion ($23.62 billion), according to Reuters calculations, easily beating the market forecast, as the company reaps the benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) demand.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is poised for a strong Q3 earnings release next week, driven by record demand for AI hardware. TSMC's August revenue surged 33% Y/Y, indicating robust demand for AI chips. September revenues are set to be released shortly. TSMC's market dominance (62% global foundry share) and attractive valuation (forward P/E ratio of 21.7X) make it a compelling AI investment.
In the most recent trading session, TSMC (TSM) closed at $184.51, indicating a +1.85% shift from the previous trading day.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM, Financial) saw its stock rise over 1.7% to $184.3. The increase comes on the heels of a major breakthrough in its 2nm process technology, which will incorporate Gate-all-around FETs transistor technology for the first time.
Taiwan Semiconductor posted yet another strong quarter with an optimistic guidance. The company generated revenues and EPS of NT$673.5 billion and NT$9.56, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.07% and 36.38% respectively. Structural demands for advanced chips will continue to serve as tailwinds for TSM; more importantly, shortages for advanced chips persists while demand from AI training and inference continues to grow. TSM will maintain its technological lead as competitors such as Intel and Samsung continue to face problems, positioning TSM to be a major beneficiary of the current AI investment supercycle.