Why Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Among the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 18 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Semiconductor Market Growth: The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has revised its 2024 projections, anticipating a 19% year-over-year growth in the semiconductor market, driven by significant increases in the Memory and Logic segments, particularly in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC): TSMC is highlighted as a leading player in the semiconductor industry with strong demand for its advanced technologies, supported by a substantial capital budget for 2025, while also being recognized as the second-best semiconductor stock to buy now.
Analyst Views on TSM
Wall Street analysts forecast TSM stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TSM is 313.46 USD with a low forecast of 63.24 USD and a high forecast of 390.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 327.370
Low
63.24
Averages
313.46
High
390.00
Current: 327.370
Low
63.24
Averages
313.46
High
390.00
About TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based integrated circuit foundry service provider. The Company is primarily engaged in integrated circuit manufacturing services. It offers advanced process technologies, specialised process solutions, advanced photomask and silicon stacking, and packaging-related technologies, while supporting a comprehensive design ecosystem. The Company's products serve diverse electronic sectors including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, wired and wireless communications, automotive and industrial equipment, personal computing, information applications, consumer electronics, smart internet of things, and wearable devices.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
