Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM Shares Sold by Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Teamwork Financial Advisors cut its TSMC stake by 66.5% in the third quarter, selling 11,387 shares and retaining 5,738 shares valued at approximately $2.62 million.
• TSMC reported quarterly revenue of $46.87 billion and EPS of $4.62, with a 51.51% net margin. Shares recently traded at $420.24, while analysts maintain a consensus “Buy” rating and an average price target of $528.78.
• AI and high-performance computing demand remain key growth drivers, supporting elevated capital spending of roughly $60 billion to $64 billion this year. However, valuation concerns, AI-sector volatility and a reduced quarterly dividend of $1.0854 per share remain risks for investors.

Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC reduced its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 66.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,738 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 11,387 shares during the period. Teamwork Financial Advisors LLC's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $2,618,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Fiduciary Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 200.0% during the third quarter. Fiduciary Advisors Inc. now owns 60 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 257.7% in the first quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 93 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 88.2% in the second quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 64 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Financial Freedom LLC acquired a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the 1st quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Markowski Investments acquired a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the 2nd quarter worth about $33,000. 16.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Here are the key news stories impacting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand remains the key catalyst. High-performance computing accounted for 68% of TSMC’s latest quarterly revenue, and the segment is growing faster than the company overall. Management has also said AI-chip demand continues to exceed available supply, supporting a favorable outlook. The Most Important Number in Taiwan Semiconductor’s Earnings Report Was 68%
• Positive Sentiment: Nvidia-related manufacturing opportunities could expand. Reports indicate Nvidia wants Samsung, Micron and SK Hynix to use TSMC’s 3-nanometer process for next-generation high-bandwidth-memory base dies. That would strengthen TSMC’s role in AI infrastructure and potentially add high-value demand. Nvidia Wants Top Memory Makers to Use TSMC for Next-Gen HBM Base Dies
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and quantitative sentiment improved. Zacks upgraded TSMC to Rank #1, or “Strong Buy,” citing improving earnings prospects. Recent coverage also highlights record quarterly results, 41% year-over-year revenue growth and expectations for stronger future revenue. TSMC Upgraded to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Capacity investment signals confidence in long-term demand. TSMC plans capital spending of approximately $60 billion to $64 billion this year, with spending expected to remain elevated through 2028. This should increase advanced-node capacity, although it also raises execution and margin considerations. TSMC Is Spending up to $64 Billion This Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and positioning are limiting gains. TSMC remains a favored AI infrastructure stock, but its strong run has made it part of a crowded semiconductor trade. Investors are watching whether earnings growth can continue to justify the valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Broader AI-sector fears remain a trading risk. A sell-off in AI and semiconductor stocks has raised concerns about stretched valuations, the durability of AI spending and potential earnings-estimate revisions. New advanced-node ramps may also pressure margins in the near term. TSMC Gets Sold on AI Fears

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Up 1.8%

NYSE:TSM traded up $7.63 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $420.24. The company's stock had a trading volume of 12,329,813 shares, compared to its average volume of 13,095,643. The company has a market cap of $2.18 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.37. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a one year low of $266.82 and a one year high of $487.47. The business's 50-day moving average is $434.73 and its 200-day moving average is $418.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 2.46 and a quick ratio of 2.25.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, September 8th. The semiconductor company reported $4.62 EPS for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a net margin of 51.51% and a return on equity of 42.84%. The firm had revenue of $46.87 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts predict that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 16.90 EPS for the current year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be paid a dividend of $1.0854 per share. This is a drop from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's previous quarterly dividend of $1.1136. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 10th. This represents a $4.34 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's dividend payout ratio is currently 22.27%.

Insider Transactions at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

In related news, VP Lipen Yuan acquired 350 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $73.58 per share, with a total value of $25,753.00. Following the purchase, the vice president owned 2,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $147,160. The trade was a 21.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, VP Shyue-Shyh Lin bought 1,000 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 21st. The stock was bought at an average price of $74.13 per share, with a total value of $74,130.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the vice president owned 30,269 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,243,840.97. The trade was a 3.42% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders purchased 13,043 shares of company stock worth $970,386. 1.11% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on TSM. Weiss Ratings downgraded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 6th. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $515.00 price target for the company. DA Davidson restated a "buy" rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Friday. Needham & Company LLC increased their price objective on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $530.00 to $560.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $430.00 to $554.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $528.78.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Profile

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited NYSE: TSM, commonly known as TSMC, is a dedicated semiconductor foundry headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company manufactures integrated circuits for customers that design their own chips, allowing semiconductor, electronics, and technology companies to outsource production rather than operate their own fabrication facilities.

TSMC provides wafer fabrication services across a broad range of process technologies, including advanced nodes used in high-performance computing, smartphones, automotive systems, and artificial intelligence applications.

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