Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) CEO Che-Chia Wei Acquires 149 Shares

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) CEO Che-Chia Wei acquired 149 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 7th. The shares were bought at an average price of $76.20 per share, for a total transaction of $11,353.80. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 18,136 shares in the company, valued at $1,381,963.20. This trade represents a 0.83% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Che-Chia Wei also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, August 7th, Che-Chia Wei bought 152 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock. The stock was bought at an average price of $73.31 per share, with a total value of $11,143.12.
• On Tuesday, July 7th, Che-Chia Wei bought 146 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock. The shares were bought at an average cost of $76.62 per share, with a total value of $11,186.52.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of TSM opened at $435.63 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $419.15 and its 200-day moving average price is $399.70. 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 Company Ltd. has a twelve month low of $257.75 and a twelve month high of $479.00. The stock has a market cap of $2.26 trillion, a PE ratio of 31.43, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.39.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 30th. The semiconductor company reported $4.28 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $39.89 billion during the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a net margin of 50.31% and a return on equity of 39.25%. On average, equities analysts forecast that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 16.55 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 10th will be given a dividend of $1.0854 per share. This represents a $4.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 10th. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s payout ratio is 21.43%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Stifel Nicolaus started coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $515.00 target price on the stock. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $625.00 to $650.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $490.00 to $590.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $523.22.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Miramontes Capital LLC bought a new position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $714,000. Core Capital Management & Research inc. purchased a new stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 2nd quarter valued at $177,000. Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 420.2% in the second quarter. Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC now owns 8,380 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,002,000 after acquiring an additional 6,769 shares during the period. MCF Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 62.6% during the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 3,319 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,588,000 after acquiring an additional 1,278 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Scholtz & Company LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 2.8% during the second quarter. Scholtz & Company LLC now owns 19,413 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $9,271,000 after purchasing an additional 520 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 16.51% of the company’s stock.

More Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News

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

• Positive Sentiment: TSMC and ASML announced plans to advance High-NA EUV manufacturing, with TSMC expected to introduce the technology into high-volume advanced-node production beginning in 2030. The companies also aim to establish a 12-inch photomask pilot line by 2031, potentially improving future lithography efficiency and supporting AI-chip demand. ASML and TSMC Announce Initiative to Pioneer Industry Transition to Large-Format Photomasks for High NA EUV
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple TSMC executives and directors, including CEO Che-Chia Wei and CFO Jen-Chau Huang, purchased shares in recent SEC-reported transactions. Although the individual purchases were relatively small, the broad insider buying may signal management confidence in the company’s outlook. TSMC insider purchase filing
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights TSMC’s Arizona expansion as an increasingly attractive strategic investment, potentially strengthening its position with U.S. customers and reducing geographic concentration risk. TSMC’s Arizona Bet Was My Biggest Worry in July – Now It’s My Best Argument
• Neutral Sentiment: TSMC has attracted heightened investor and search attention, while technical coverage noted that the stock recently moved above an early buy point. This supports momentum, but does not represent a new company announcement or change to earnings expectations. TSMC, IBD Stock Of The Day, Rises Above Early Buy Point As Chip Stocks Rally
• Negative Sentiment: The broader market is under pressure as Brent crude approaches $100 per barrel and Treasury yields rise. Higher energy costs and interest rates can weigh on high-growth technology valuations, contributing to weakness in TSM despite its long-term AI exposure. Dow Jones Futures Fall As Oil Prices Push Stocks Toward Breaking Point
• Negative Sentiment: TSMC’s High-NA EUV benefits are several years away, with production adoption planned for 2030. Intel’s earlier progress processing more than one million wafers on High-NA equipment could temporarily reinforce its manufacturing narrative and competitive positioning. Intel’s ASML Milestone Gives Investors a New Reason to Revisit the Stock

About Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), commonly known as TSMC, is a Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturer and the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the company pioneered the pure-play foundry business model, producing chips designed by other companies rather than developing and selling branded semiconductor products of its own.

TSMC manufactures semiconductor wafers using advanced and specialty process technologies.