Stifel reiterates Taiwan Semi stock rating on strong August sales
Stifel maintains a Buy rating and sets a $515.00 price target for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) based on impressive August sales. The Taiwanese company's August revenue surged by 10.1% sequentially, outperforming both its three-year and five-year August averages, according to Stifel analyst Sahej Singh. Taiwan Semi's revenue growth for the first eight months of the year reached 39.3%, positioning it near its full-year guidance of slightly above 40% growth.
Gross margins, despite challenges from the 2-nanometer production ramp and overseas fabrication facility construction, remain at 64% in the last twelve months. Stifel anticipates sustained utilization rates for 7-nanometer to 3-nanometer production and forthcoming pricing increases to bolster margins. The firm expects volume and pricing benefits to enhance TSMC's market share relative to global semiconductor sales.
Additionally, Moody's Ratings affirmed TSMC's Aa3 issuer rating and forecasted a 30%-40% annual revenue growth over the next 12-18 months due to robust AI-related demand.
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