Captrust Financial Advisors Buys 94,322 Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM

Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) by 101.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 186,888 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 94,322 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors’ holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $52,196,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV purchased a new stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Cedar Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 91.4% in the third quarter. Cedar Wealth Management LLC now owns 134 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Fairman Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 171.2% during the third quarter. Fairman Group LLC now owns 141 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the period. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the second quarter valued at approximately $41,000. 16.51% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Price Performance

Shares of TSM stock opened at $339.56 on Thursday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a twelve month low of $134.25 and a twelve month high of $390.20. The company has a current ratio of 2.62, a quick ratio of 2.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $348.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $308.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.76 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.88, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.29.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The semiconductor company reported $3.11 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $30.65 billion for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a return on equity of 34.89% and a net margin of 45.13%. On average, analysts predict that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 9.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 11th will be given a dividend of $0.9503 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 11th. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.36%.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: New industry data highlights TSMC’s dominance — the company is reported to hold roughly 72% of the global chip market and is positioned to benefit from record-high AI demand, supporting revenue visibility and long-term growth prospects. TSMC Claims 72% Of Global Chip Market As AI Demand Hits Record Highs
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators view the recent pullback as a buying opportunity after a roughly 13% correction, arguing TSM’s fundamentals and AI exposure make dips attractive for long-term investors. TSMC Stock Looks Like a Table-Pounding Gift After That 13% Correction
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity shows heavy call buying on TSM, signaling some investors are placing bullish bets on near-term upside or further recovery. This can provide short-term support for the stock. Investors Buy High Volume of Call Options on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary highlights trading strategies (e.g., selling puts) and income-focused approaches for capturing yield while targeting TSM at lower prices — useful tactical ideas but not company fundamentals. TSM Stock: Why Selling Puts Is The Win-Win Play
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage continues to debate valuation vs. growth: some outlets emphasize TSMC’s outperformance and AI tailwinds, while others flag rich multiples — this keeps sentiment mixed and can amplify volatility. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Share Performance And Valuation Debate
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive risk: multiple pieces contrast TSMC with NVIDIA and other AI chip players, arguing NVIDIA offers faster growth and may be the better trade today — this comparison pressures sentiment and can divert capital away from TSM. NVDA vs. TSM: Which Semiconductor Powerhouse Offers More Upside?
• Negative Sentiment: Customer concentration / strategic loss: reports that Tesla selected an alternative to TSMC for some chips (building an in-house/sovereign chain) raise concerns about large customers pursuing vertical integration, which could dent future wafer demand. Tesla Just Snubbed TSMC — Musk Is Quietly Building A Sovereign Chip Chain
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical / supply-risk concerns (e.g., helium shortages and regional tensions) are repeatedly flagged as tail risks that could disrupt TSMC’s fabs or logistics, adding a risk premium to the stock. Nvidia, TSMC Are Dangerously Exposed To A Hidden War Risk (Hint: Not Oil)

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Finally, UBS Group set a $330.00 price objective on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Sunday, December 7th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $391.43.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Profile

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a leading pure-play semiconductor foundry that provides wafer fabrication and related services to the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, TSMC manufactures integrated circuits on behalf of fabless and integrated device manufacturers, offering contract chip production across a broad set of technologies and products.

TSMC’s service offering covers logic and mixed-signal process technologies, specialty processes for radio-frequency, power management and embedded memory, and advanced nodes used in mobile, high-performance computing and AI applications.