TSM Ticker Curator

Arizona exports jumped 37% to $44.4B in 2025, fueled by the TSMC effect from its semiconductor expansion. Boosts state's tech role, economy, and jobs—key win for TSM's US fabs.

• Record quarterly profit boosted chip sector: revenue +20% YoY, net income/EPS surged >35%
• 60% AI chip revenue growth predicted, after 2025 revenue...

Geopolitical risks escalate for TSMC as TechInsights uncovers its components in Enflame's powerful S60 AI chip, potentially violating US export...

TSMC primed for AI tailwind: U.S. hyperscalers (Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft) plan $700B AI data center spend in 2026, up $300B YoY, with 60% on...

Handelsbanken Fonder AB boosted its TSM position 14% in Q3 to 640,400 shares worth $178.9M (0.6% of portfolio), as institutions hold 16.51% of shares....

• NT$151.42B total subsidies (US$4.82B) from US, Japan, Germany, China for overseas expansions
• Up 1.45% to NT$76.25B in 2025 from NT$75.16B in 2024,...

Foundational insights from Chang's vision amid TSMC's growth:

• Pioneered pure-play foundry model at TSMC founding in 1987, securing govt/Philips...

ASML's High-NA EUV tools hit production readiness, processing 500,000 wafers at 80% uptime—a green light for next-gen AI chips.

• TSMC as early...

TSMC pulls ahead in silicon photonics patents, emphasizing manufacturability and 3DFabric integration over Intel's system designs.

• COUPE module...

Key competitive risks for TSMC from Japan's state-backed Rapidus:

• Secured ¥267.6B funding with government golden shares and up to 60% voting...

Earnings & Financials

• 🔥 2025 Audited Results: TSMC filed 2025 audited financials with SEC showing NT$1.72T profit, NT$3,809B revenue, and 60%...

Key risks to TSMC amid Taiwan tensions:

• Silicon Shield deterrent: TSMC controls vital semiconductors, explaining US protection and China's invasion...

TSMC has topped Taiwan-based invention patent applicants for the 10th consecutive year, as announced by TIPO—reinforcing its innovation edge as a key competitive moat for investors.

• Apple ramps Mac Mini & AI server production in Houston, doubling factory footprint.
• Set to buy over 100M advanced chips from TSMC's Arizona fab in...

TSMC is accelerating localization of electroplating additives from Japanese suppliers in Taiwan to secure stable supply for advanced packaging, amid AI-driven semiconductor demand surge.

Rising China threat to TSMC: SMIC boosting 7nm capacity from 20,000 to 100,000 wafers/month for AI chips.

• Targets TSMC/Samsung's high-revenue 7-8nm...

• Shares plunged $12.12 to near $375.61
• Mixed options sentiment prevails
• Options volume surges well above average at 179k contracts
  Watch for short-term volatility in TSM.

• Robust Outlook: Q1 revenue projected at $34.6–$35.8 billion, up 25.5% YoY, underscoring resilience and growth potential.
• Key Date: Earnings estimated for Thursday, April 16, 2026, with conference call.
• Investors eye strong results ahead.

AMD is switching all production to Samsung, leaving TSMC in distress amid intensifying foundry competition. Spotlights Samsung's 80% yield in AI semiconductors and ultra-fine processes, signaling risks to TSMC's market share.

TSMC's N2 node is almost booked out for the next two years, urging clients to apply early for Q2 2027 production allocations. Large capacity allotments are close to sold out, signaling tight supply.