Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM Stock: Guardian Partners Inc. Lowers Holdings

Guardian Partners Inc. lessened its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) by 11.4% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 18,640 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,395 shares during the quarter. Guardian Partners Inc.’s holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $8,503,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of TSM. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC lifted its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 6.7% during the third quarter. Strengthening Families & Communities LLC now owns 10,137 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,624,000 after purchasing an additional 638 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the third quarter valued at approximately $451,000. City State Bank increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 4.6% in the third quarter. City State Bank now owns 8,481 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,869,000 after purchasing an additional 372 shares during the last quarter. Atticus Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 34.9% in the third quarter. Atticus Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,237 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $564,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 0.7% during the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 97,085 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $43,214,000 after purchasing an additional 658 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 16.51% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently weighed in on TSM shares. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $530.00 to $560.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price 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. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $515.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $575.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $528.78.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Performance

Shares of TSM stock opened at $431.87 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $434.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $419.64. The company has a quick ratio of 2.25, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.24 trillion, a PE ratio of 27.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.37. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a 52-week low of $266.82 and a 52-week high of $487.47.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 8th. The semiconductor company reported $4.62 earnings per share for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a return on equity of 42.84% and a net margin of 51.51%. The company had revenue of $46.87 billion during the quarter. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 17.03 EPS for the current year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Cuts Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be issued a $1.0854 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 10th. This is a decrease from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.1136. This represents a $4.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.27%.

Insider Activity at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

In related news, VP Bor-Zen Tien purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $73.06 per share, with a total value of $73,060.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the vice president directly owned 14,051 shares in the company, valued at $1,026,566.06. This trade represents a 7.66% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Lipen Yuan acquired 350 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $73.58 per share, for a total transaction of $25,753.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at $147,160. The trade was a 21.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have bought 8,043 shares of company stock valued at $598,956 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.11% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand is driving strong growth. Recent coverage highlights TSMC’s better-than-expected quarterly results, record profits and upgraded 2026 outlook. Demand for advanced chips used in data centers and AI systems continues to exceed supply, supporting revenue, earnings and pricing power. TSMC Stock: AI Demand Drives Strong Q3 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Large chip orders reinforce the demand outlook. ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent reportedly ordered approximately $35 billion of Nvidia chips. Although Nvidia may not be able to fulfill all the orders immediately, the news signals substantial ongoing demand for the advanced chips manufactured by TSMC and its ecosystem partners. ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent Just Ordered $35 Billion of Nvidia Chips
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term earnings potential remains attractive. Analysts and commentators see TSMC benefiting from AI infrastructure investment through 2030, with one bullish projection suggesting the stock could reach $1,200 by then. The forecast is speculative, but it reflects expectations for strong growth in advanced-node production and AI-related revenue. Prediction: TSMC Stock Is Going to $1,200 by 2030
• Positive Sentiment: Capacity investments could expand future revenue. TSMC is spending billions to increase production, including in the United States, while benefiting from data-center demand. The global FinFET market is also projected to expand substantially through 2030, creating an additional long-term tailwind. A $4 Billion Reason to Buy TSMC Stock Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Market volatility is still elevated. Chip stocks recovered after an early sell-off, but concerns about AI financing, crowded valuations and the sustainability of infrastructure spending could continue to cause short-term swings. Broader semiconductor sentiment may affect TSM even when company-specific fundamentals remain strong.
• Negative Sentiment: Margins may face temporary pressure. The ramp-up of the 2nm process and overseas fabrication plants is increasing costs and could weigh on gross margins. Analysts generally view this as a temporary investment phase rather than evidence of weakening demand, but it remains a near-term earnings risk.

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.