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Taiwan Semiconductor

NASDAQ: TSM
Technology Semiconductors
$404.35
-13.37 (-3.20%)
Updated 5/16/2026, 9:30:21 PM
Taiwan Semiconductor is the 1st largest stock tracked on DollarScout by market cap
Market cap: $58.87T · Rank 1 of 60
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Key stats

Market cap
$58.87T
Revenue (TTM)
$3.85T
Net income (TTM)
$1.74T
P/E ratio
30.52
EPS (TTM)
74.38
Dividend yield
0.84%
Beta (5Y)
1.18
Shares outstanding
25.93B
52W high
$2345.00
52W low
$946.00
Day open
$406.50
Previous close
$417.72

Price chart

Taiwan Semiconductor financial history

Annual revenue, profit and earnings per share for the last 5 fiscal years.

Fiscal Year Revenue Gross profit Net income EPS
2025 $3.85T $2.30T $1.74T $334.60
2024 $2.89T $1.62T $1.16T $223.40
2023 $2.16T $1.18T $851.74B $164.25
2022 $2.26T $1.35T $992.92B $191.45
2021 $1.59T $819.54B $592.36B $114.20

TSM stock split history

Taiwan Semiconductor has had 5 stock splits in its history.

Date Ratio Effect
June 20, 2006 103:100 1 share became 1.03 shares
June 13, 2005 21:20 1 share became 1.05 shares
June 14, 2004 57:50 1 share became 1.14 shares
July 7, 2003 27:25 1 share became 1.08 shares
June 19, 2002 11:10 1 share became 1.10 shares

About Taiwan Semiconductor

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, packages, tests, and sells integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices in Taiwan, China, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, the United States, and internationally. It provides a range of wafer fabrication processes, including processes to manufacture complementary metal- oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) logic, mixed-signal, radio frequency, embedded memory, bipolar CMOS mixed-signal, and others. The company also offers customer and engineering support services; manufactures masks; and invests in technology start-up companies; researches, designs, develops, manufactures, packages, tests, and sells color filters; and provides investment services. Its products are used in high performance computing, smartphones, Internet of things, automotive, and digital consumer electronics. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

Company profile

CEO
C. C. Wei
Employees
65,152
Headquarters
Hsinchu City
IPO date
Sep 5, 1994

Technology peers

How TSM compares to other large companies in the same sector.

Company Price Today Market cap P/E
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
$225.32 -4.42% $5.48T 45.60
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
$396.78 -1.07% $4.80T 29.96
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$300.23 +0.68% $4.41T 35.97
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$421.92 +3.05% $3.13T 25.03
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
$425.19 -3.32% $2.01T 80.62

Wall Street analyst ratings

Strong Buy
Buy41
Hold2
Sell0
Based on 43 Wall Street analyst ratings

DollarScout analysis

Editorial, not advice. See our methodology.

Taiwan Semiconductor is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, responsible for manufacturing advanced chips used in countless electronic devices. The single biggest thing investors should know today is that TSM's dominance in chip fabrication makes it a key player in the tech supply chain, and it's currently rated a strong buy by analysts.

Bull case

TSMC's major advantage lies in its technological prowess, particularly in advanced nodes like 3nm and 5nm processes. These cutting-edge processes make TSMC the go-to manufacturer for top tech companies, including Apple and NVIDIA, which rely on TSMC's chips to power their latest devices and graphics cards. The increasing demand for electronics and the rise of AI technologies provide significant growth drivers for TSMC. Additionally, even within the volatile tech sector, TSMC's P/E ratio of 29.51 is supported by strong earnings potential, and a robust market cap of $50.7 trillion underscores its market dominance. With a beta of 1.1469, TSMC exhibits moderate volatility, making it a solid choice for investors seeking exposure to tech growth without extreme risk.

Bear case

The semiconductor industry faces constant innovation pressure, and TSMC must continually invest heavily to maintain its leading edge. Despite its current technology leadership, geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Taiwan, could pose significant risks to its operations. High competition from other tech giants like Intel and Samsung could erode TSMC's market share if they catch up technologically. The company's 0.9207% dividend yield might not appeal to income-focused investors, especially with the inherent sector risks. Furthermore, a P/E ratio of 29.51 is higher than average, suggesting TSMC's stock might be considered overvalued, making a downturn more impactful if market conditions worsen.

Who should buy TSM

TSMC is best suited for investors with a higher risk tolerance and a medium- to long-term investment horizon who are looking to capitalize on the high-growth potential of the tech sector. It's also well-suited for those who want exposure to global tech leaders but are comfortable with the volatility associated with technology stocks.

Key risks

- Geopolitical risks involving Taiwan. - Intense competition in the semiconductor industry. - High capital expenditure requirements to maintain technology leadership. - Potential overvaluation with reliance on continued high growth to justify current price levels.

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