TSMC Outperforms S&P with 1.22% Gain, Q1 EPS Seen Rising 53.8%
TSMC shares closed at $357.44, up 1.22% and outperforming the S&P 500, while rising 5.18% over the past month versus sector losses. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $3.26 (+53.8% YoY) on $35.29 billion revenue (+38.3%), backed by a Zacks Rank #1, forward P/E of 24.98 and PEG of 0.99.
1. Stock Performance
Shares of TSMC closed at $357.44, a 1.22% increase on the day that outpaced the S&P 500’s 0.78% gain and Nasdaq’s 1.29% rise. The stock has climbed 5.18% over the past month, while the Computer and Technology sector fell 3.59% and the S&P 500 dropped 1.33%.
2. Earnings Forecasts
Analysts project first-quarter EPS of $3.26, representing a 53.8% year-over-year increase, on revenue of $35.29 billion, up 38.3% from the prior year. Consensus full-year estimates call for $14.14 per share in earnings and $158.17 billion in revenue, reflecting double-digit growth across metrics.
3. Valuation Metrics and Analyst Sentiment
TSMC holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, with a forward P/E of 24.98 matching the industry average and a PEG ratio of 0.99. The Semiconductor – Circuit Foundry industry ranks in the top 1% of over 250 industries, underscoring positive analyst sentiment.