Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM is Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC’s 7th Largest Position

Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC reduced its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) by 12.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 305,072 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 44,709 shares during the period. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing makes up about 4.2% of Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC’s holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $85,204,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV bought a new position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 174.1% during the second quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 159 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. bought a new stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the second quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Institutional investors own 16.51% of the company’s stock.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of TSM stock opened at $323.71 on Monday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a 52-week low of $134.25 and a 52-week high of $333.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 2.47 and a current ratio of 2.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.68 trillion, a PE ratio of 33.20, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.29. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $295.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $270.42.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 14th. The semiconductor company reported $14.32 EPS for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a return on equity of 34.34% and a net margin of 43.72%. On average, analysts predict that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 9.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a $0.9678 dividend. This represents a $3.87 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This is a positive change from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio is currently 31.28%.

Key Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported stronger-than-expected December/Q4 revenue and a large full‑year 2025 revenue gain, driven by AI chip demand and big customers such as Nvidia — supports upside to near‑term results and sentiment. TSMC posts Q4 revenue of $1046.08 billion, above forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC reported a roughly 31.6% surge in 2025 revenue (despite a December dip) reinforcing that AI-related capacity is filling quickly — a clear demand signal for advanced-node services. TSMC Posts 31.6% Surge in 2025 Revenue Despite December Dip
• Positive Sentiment: TSMC has started 2nm production — a material milestone that expands its lead in cutting‑edge nodes and supports long‑term pricing power for AI chips. Taiwan Semiconductor Started 2nm Chip Production. Time to Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms and analysts remain bullish, raising price targets and reiterating buy ratings — supports investor demand and fund inflows. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock: Wall Street Raises Price Targets as Shares Hit Record Highs
• Neutral Sentiment: TSMC’s full earnings release and guidance are upcoming (earnings season focus around Jan. 15); monthly updates have been positive but investors will watch guidance for 2026 cadence. Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 15
• Negative Sentiment: Risk: a Seeking Alpha note flags memory (HBM/DRAM/NAND) inflation — constrained HBM supply could spike DRAM/NAND prices, push up handset prices and cool smartphone demand (about 30% of TSMC revenue), potentially weakening 2026 growth and guidance. TSMC Q4 Preview: Bullish, But Memory Inflation Could Break The 2026 Growth Story
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary raises the question of an AI‑driven valuation premium and whether current revenue gains already price in peak AI spending — watch margins, capex cadence and customer order patterns for signs of a re‑rating. TSMC Stock Rises After Bumper Sales. What That Says About a Potential AI Bubble.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Itau BBA Securities started coverage on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 3rd. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price objective on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $300.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $355.00.

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.