Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Sells 354,279 Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM

Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. reduced its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) by 32.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 751,987 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 354,279 shares during the quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.’s holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $343,049,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSM. Brookstone Capital Management boosted its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 87.3% in the 2nd quarter. Brookstone Capital Management now owns 25,143 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $12,008,000 after purchasing an additional 11,719 shares during the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd grew its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 273.2% during the first quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 81,189 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,438,000 after purchasing an additional 59,435 shares during the period. Opal Capital LLC increased its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 72.5% in the first quarter. Opal Capital LLC now owns 27,767 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $9,384,000 after purchasing an additional 11,666 shares during the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 27.4% in the first quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 27,954 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $9,447,000 after purchasing an additional 6,013 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 306.7% in the first quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC now owns 52,397 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $17,728,000 after buying an additional 39,514 shares during the period. 16.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE TSM opened at $425.10 on Wednesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $434.78 and its 200-day moving average is $418.99. The stock has a market cap of $2.20 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.35, a P/E/G ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.37. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a twelve month low of $266.82 and a twelve month high of $487.47. The company has a quick ratio of 2.25, a current ratio of 2.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, September 8th. The semiconductor company reported $4.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a net margin of 51.51% and a return on equity of 42.84%. The company had revenue of $46.87 billion during the quarter. Equities research analysts predict that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 17.03 EPS for the current year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.0854 per share. This is a drop from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.1136. This represents a $4.34 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 10th. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.07%.

Key Stories Impacting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI demand is driving strong growth. High-performance computing reportedly represented 68% of TSMC’s latest quarterly revenue, while demand for advanced chips remains well above available supply. Management has raised its forecast amid accelerating data-center and AI spending. The Most Important Number in Taiwan Semiconductor’s Earnings Report Was 68%
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish following the earnings beat. Recent coverage describes TSMC’s third-quarter report as a “beat and raise,” and Zacks upgraded TSM to Rank #1, or Strong Buy. Supporters argue that the company is trading at a market-level valuation despite growth that is expected to outpace the broader market. TSMC Upgraded to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion and customer demand support the long-term outlook. TSMC is investing billions to expand U.S. production, while Nvidia reportedly wants Samsung, Micron and SK Hynix to use TSMC’s 3-nanometer process for next-generation high-bandwidth-memory base dies. That could deepen TSMC’s role in AI-chip supply chains. A $4 Billion Reason to Buy TSMC Stock Now
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry growth forecasts are favorable but not an immediate catalyst. Reports project substantial expansion in FinFET, 3D-chip and wafer-foundry markets through 2030, areas where TSMC is a major participant. These forecasts reinforce the structural opportunity but do not materially change near-term earnings expectations. FinFET Technology Global Strategic Business Report
• Negative Sentiment: Broad AI-sector fears are limiting the rebound. Chip stocks initially sold off amid concerns about AI financing, stretched valuations and the possibility that the sector’s crowded trade could unwind. Although semiconductor shares recovered during the session, historical shakeout risks remain. Chip Stocks Shrug Off a Scary Morning
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term margins could face pressure. The ramp-up of TSMC’s 2-nanometer technology and overseas fabs may temporarily reduce gross margins, even though analysts view the impact as an investment-related effect rather than evidence of weakening demand.

Insider Activity

In other Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing news, VP Bor-Zen Tien bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $73.06 per share, with a total value of $73,060.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the vice president owned 14,051 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,026,566.06. The trade was a 7.66% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP Lipen Yuan bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $74.50 per share, with a total value of $74,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the vice president owned 6,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $447,000. This trade represents a 20.00% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have acquired 8,043 shares of company stock worth $598,956. Corporate insiders own 1.11% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have issued reports on TSM. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Bank of America boosted their target price on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $490.00 to $590.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Zacks Research raised Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus assumed coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $515.00 price target on the stock. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $528.78.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Profile

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), commonly known as TSMC, is a dedicated semiconductor foundry headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The company manufactures integrated circuits for customers that design their own chips, allowing semiconductor, electronics, and technology companies to outsource production rather than operate their own fabrication facilities.

TSMC provides wafer fabrication services across a broad range of process technologies, including advanced nodes used in high-performance computing, smartphones, automotive systems, and artificial intelligence applications.