Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, specializing in contract manufacturing of integrated circuits. The company provides comprehensive wafer fabrication services using cutting‐edge process technologies, ranging from mature nodes to advanced 5-nanometer and 3-nanometer architectures. As a pure‐play foundry, TSMC partners with fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and systems companies to produce chips for a wide array of applications, including mobile devices, high‐performance computing, automotive electronics and the Internet of Things.

TSMC’s product portfolio encompasses logic, mixed‐signal, radio‐frequency and embedded memory technologies, as well as advanced packaging and testing services. The company continually invests in research and development to enhance power efficiency, performance and yield, supporting industry trends such as artificial intelligence, 5G connectivity and autonomous driving. TSMC’s manufacturing operations are anchored in Taiwan, with multiple wafer fabrication facilities in Hsinchu, Taichung and Tainan, and expanding capacity through new sites in the United States and Japan.

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the dedicated foundry business model, separating chip design and manufacturing to enable cost-effective innovation among fabless design houses. Headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, the company has grown into a global powerhouse. Its leadership team, currently led by Chief Executive Officer C. C. Wei, oversees a workforce of tens of thousands and directs strategic investments in advanced lithography, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology and sustainable manufacturing practices.

TSMC’s client roster includes many of the industry’s leading semiconductor designers, ranging from mobile chipset developers to graphics processor manufacturers. By providing scalable capacity and technology roadmaps aligned with market demands, the company holds a critical position in the global semiconductor supply chain. Through continuous process innovation and capacity expansion, TSMC aims to maintain its technological leadership and support the growth of next-generation electronic systems worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $257.98 to $270.54
• 50-Day Range: $227.55 to $262.63
• 52-Week Range: $134.25 to $270.54
• Volume: 16.86 million shs
• Average Volume: 14.61 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.39 trillion
• P/E Ratio: 30.64
• Dividend Yield: 0.96%
• Price Target: $286.67
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 215th out of 667 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.89%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are expected to grow by 19.89% in the coming year, from $9.20 to $11.03 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is 30.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 281.49.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is 30.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 452.01.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a PEG Ratio of 1.24. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a P/B Ratio of 10.68. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.48% of the float of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has recently decreased by 2.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a dividend yield of 0.98%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is 29.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.39% next year. This indicates that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.48% of the float of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has recently decreased by 2.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.38

News Sentiment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has a news sentiment score of 1.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 94 news articles for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing this week, compared to 55 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

258 people have searched for TSM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 19% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

191 people have added Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 105% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.11% of the stock of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 16.51% of the stock of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is held by institutions.

TSM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TSM shares performed this year?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's stock was trading at $197.49 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, TSM shares have increased by 36.0% and is now trading at $268.6830.

How were Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's earnings last quarter?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 17th. The semiconductor company reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.13 by $0.34. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 44.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Growth Fund Limited, InveStar Semiconductor Development Fund Inc., InveStar Semiconductor Development Fund Inc. (II) LDC., TSMC China Company Limited, TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc., TSMC Development Inc., TSMC Europe B.V., and others.

Who are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing include Sanders Capital LLC (0.74%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.34%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.33%) and Jane Street Group LLC.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing?

Shares of TSM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), BlackRock (BLK), UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/10 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/10 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/10/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/17/2025
• Record date for 10/9 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/9 Dividend: 9/16/2025
• Today: 9/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: SEMI FAB FOUNDRIES
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TSM
• CIK: 1046179
• Web: www.tsmc.com.tw
• Phone: (863) 563-6688
• Fax: 886-3563-7000
• Employees: 83,825
• Year Founded: 1987

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: $286.67
• High Price Target: $325.00
• Low Price Target: $265.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.0%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.77
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.58
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.12
• P/E Growth: 1.24
• Net Income: $35.33 billion
• Net Margins: 42.91%
• Pretax Margin: 51.00%
• Return on Equity: 33.37%
• Return on Assets: 21.66%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.20
• Current Ratio: 2.37
• Quick Ratio: 2.15

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $90.08 billion
• Price / Sales: 15.43
• Cash Flow: $11.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.97
• Book Value: $25.16 per share
• Price / Book: 10.65

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,186,550,000
• Free Float: 5,128,976,000
• Market Cap: $1.39 trillion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.23