Key Highlights
- Shares of TSM have skyrocketed 102.41% in the past twelve months, dramatically outperforming the S&P 500’s 25.39% return.
- First quarter 2026 revenue reached $35.90 billion, marking a 35.1% increase compared to the prior year, driven by High-Performance Computing at 61% of sales.
- Monthly revenue for May climbed 30.1% year-over-year, maintaining a consistent 30% growth rate across the first five months.
- Analysts project FY2026 earnings per share at $15.76, placing TSM at approximately $462 with a forward price-to-earnings multiple near 29x.
- The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) alongside a Momentum Style Score of B; Wall Street consensus shows Strong Buy with an average target of $465.
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) has delivered extraordinary returns — climbing more than 100% over the past year — and market watchers believe there’s more upside ahead.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, TSM
Shares of TSM are currently changing hands near $462. The stock has climbed 24.27% in just the past three months and has doubled in value over the trailing year. By comparison, the broader S&P 500 index advanced only 25.39% during the same timeframe.
At least one analyst now suggests TSM has the potential to hit $500 per share, pointing to what they characterize as underappreciated earnings strength and a dominant position in cutting-edge chip production.
The Street’s consensus earnings forecast for fiscal year 2026 sits at $15.76 per share, implying a forward valuation multiple of approximately 29x. With the semiconductor sector’s median multiple hovering around 33x, some observers see opportunity for TSM’s valuation to expand.
A bullish perspective suggests actual earnings power may be closer to $18.48 for FY2026, which would place the stock at roughly 25x forward earnings — a more attractive valuation than headline figures indicate.
Consistent Top-Line Momentum
TSMC delivered first quarter 2026 revenue of $35.90 billion, representing a 35.1% jump from the year-ago period. High-Performance Computing applications contributed 61% of total revenue, while cutting-edge manufacturing processes at 3nm, 5nm, and 7nm nodes generated 74% of wafer revenue.
The 3nm process technology alone represented 25% of wafer revenue — highlighting where TSMC’s premium pricing capability resides.
Recent monthly figures support the growth trajectory. May revenue increased 30.1% versus the prior year. The five-month cumulative revenue expansion for 2026 stands at 30%.
TSMC has adjusted its full-year 2026 capital expenditure guidance toward the upper boundary of its $52 billion to $56 billion range. The chipmaker is scaling capacity to address substantial order volumes from major clients including Nvidia, Apple, and AMD.
The Path to $500 Per Share
Chief Executive C.C. Wei has stated that worldwide semiconductor supply will fall short of AI-related demand for the foreseeable future.
TSMC is expanding manufacturing operations with new fabrication facilities in Taiwan, Arizona, and Japan. The company is simultaneously advancing Chip-on-Panel-on-Substrate (CoPoS) packaging solutions designed for next-generation artificial intelligence processors.
What Analysts Are Saying
TSM currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) classification along with a Momentum Style Score of B. During the previous 60 days, two earnings projections for FY2026 were revised upward while none were lowered. The full-year consensus figure increased from $15.10 to $15.30 throughout that window.
Among Wall Street firms, TSM carries a Strong Buy consensus derived from five Buy recommendations and one Hold rating. Zero analysts currently assign it a Sell rating.
The mean price objective among these analysts stands at $465, suggesting modest upside of approximately 0.62% from present levels within the coming 12 months.
TSM’s weekly price movement shows a gain of 2.11%, in line with the Zacks Semiconductor – Circuit Foundry industry benchmark. The stock’s average 20-day trading volume registers around 11.6 million shares.
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