Not Nvidia. Not Micron. After the Chip Sell-Off, I'd Buy This AI Stock and Hold It Forever.
The market is shifting away from chip stocks, but that could create some great opportunities for investors.
Investors have turned away from AI stocks, as hyperscalers face pressure from their massive AI investments. Semiconductor companies designing and selling chips for data centers powering AI have seen a 30% decline since October 6, with Nvidia down 21% and Micron down 34%. While TSMC has experienced a 30% drop as well, I believe it is a smart time to buy TSMC stock and hold it indefinitely.
TSMC manufactures advanced chips for AI and has the most advanced production processes and scale to meet growing demand. Its dominant market share has grown to 73%, and it benefits from a virtuous cycle of revenue, reinvestment, and capacity expansion. TSMC also has strong relationships with customers, which helps it plan efficiently and avoid overcapacity.
Despite significant capex spending, management expects continued growth, and TSMC's long-term guidance shows 25% compound annualized revenue growth. TSMC's earnings are more stable than Micron's due to commodity-like nature of memory chips, and its price is more predictable. With strong revenue growth expectations and wide operating margins, TSMC's stock is currently a bargain at its current earnings multiple.
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