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TSM Stock $430: Q3 EPS $4.60, Q4 Guide Up to $54.3B

TSMC reported Q3 2026 revenue of US$46.72B, up 41.2% YoY, beating guidance. Net income rose 68.7% YoY to NT$763.06B. Q4 guidance is US$52.3-54.3B revenue with gross margins 65-67%. TSM stock closed at $430.00, down 3.4%, and traded near $422.55 after hours.

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Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:51 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TSMBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and raised guidance suggest continued demand for AI chips, likely lifting TSMC and related semiconductor stocks.

02

Market read

The earnings release is a primary market mover for the semiconductor sector and AI supply chain.

03

What to watch

Potential US‑China trade measures and execution risk of 2nm capacity expansion.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: pre-market today

Background

TSMC reported Q3 2026 results, beating revenue and profit estimates and raising Q4 guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSMBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 earnings beat expectations and Q4 guidance raised, indicating strong performance and upside potential.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market prices in stronger-than-expected earnings and guidance

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS beat, margins in upper guidance range, and Q4 revenue outlook above prior range drive bullish sentiment.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts semiconductor sector and AI‑related stocks as TSMC is a key foundry for Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.

Regional

Supports Asian equity markets, especially Taiwan and broader tech indices.

Global

Reinforces global AI supply‑chain optimism, influencing worldwide tech valuations.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If margin pressure from 2nm ramp and overseas fab costs materialize, upside could be limited.

Key entities

  • company
    TSMC

    World's largest contract chipmaker, ticker TSM.

  • company
    Nvidia

    Designs AI chips fabricated by TSMC.

  • company
    AMD

    Designs AI chips fabricated by TSMC.

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