Taiwan Semiconductor Reports Q4 Earnings Beat with $3.14 EPS
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Earnings Beat: Taiwan Semiconductor's Q4 non-GAAP EPS reached $3.14, exceeding market expectations by $0.16, demonstrating the company's robust profitability in the semiconductor sector and reinforcing its market leadership.
- Revenue Growth: The company's Q4 revenue of $33.73 billion surpassed expectations by $1 billion, reflecting strong demand for high-performance computing and AI chips, driving continued business expansion.
- Analyst Ratings: The majority of analysts maintain 'Buy' ratings on TSMC, indicating confidence in its future growth potential, particularly with ongoing investments in AI and high-performance computing.
- Future Outlook: Despite risks from rising memory prices, analysts remain optimistic about the growth outlook for 2026, believing TSMC can effectively navigate market challenges while maintaining profitability.
Analyst Views on TSM
Wall Street analysts forecast TSM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TSM is 348.25 USD with a low forecast of 290.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 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.
9 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 331.210
Low
290.00
Averages
348.25
High
400.00
Current: 331.210
Low
290.00
Averages
348.25
High
400.00
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.
