TSMC Projects Nearly 30% Revenue Growth in 2026, Boosts Capital Spending to $56 Billion Driven by AI Demand
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Increased Capital Expenditure: TSMC anticipates capital expenditures to reach between $52 billion and $56 billion in 2026, a significant rise from $40 billion in 2025, reflecting heightened confidence in AI demand and laying the groundwork for future production capacity expansion.
- Revenue Growth Forecast: The company expects nearly 30% revenue growth in 2026, primarily driven by demand for AI accelerators, indicating a positive business outlook amid persistently strong market demand in the AI sector.
- Production Capacity Expansion: TSMC is accelerating the start of production at its second fab in Arizona to the second half of 2027 to meet the surging demand for AI chips, further enhancing its competitive position in the global semiconductor market.
- Sustainability of AI Demand: Despite the robust demand from the AI sector, TSMC remains cautious about potential AI bubble risks, emphasizing the need for careful capital spending to avoid future profitability losses.
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: 341.640
Low
290.00
Averages
348.25
High
400.00
Current: 341.640
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.
