TSMC poised for near-term upside ahead of Q3 results
Oct 12, 2026, 9:46 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Earnings beat or raised guidance often drives immediate upside, especially with record Q3 revenue and strong AI-cycle demand; TSMC trades with a wide gap to 52-week highs, leaving room for momentum if results exceed expectations; historical precedent: strong beat-driven moves near the earnings window. Risks: soft guidance could trigger profit-taking or CPI-driven pullbacks.
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AI chatbots crowned TSMC as the top US-listed pick for Oct 12–16, highlighting strong AI-driven demand and record Q3 revenue. TSMC's upcoming results could confirm AI-capacity expansion and 2-nm roadmap, with analysts modeling 65% profit growth to T$746.3B and 40% full-year growth. A solid beat or upbeat guidance may push shares toward the 52-week high.
AI chatbots pick TSM as top performer for Oct 12–16. Q3 results are upcoming.
Reuters cites TSM September sales up 54.6% YoY; Q3 revenue up 50%.
Analysts expect 65% profit growth to T$746.3B; full-year growth near 40%.
Stock currently around $453.31; up ~49% YTD, ~7% below 52-week high.
Both AI bots set a $480 weekly price target; soft guidance risks.
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