Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), or TSMC, is the company powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Whether it's Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), AMD (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), or countless other chip designers, the world's most advanced semiconductors are largely manufactured by TSMC. That makes every earnings report from the company a key read for investors tracking AI spending.
The latest report didn't disappoint. TSMC topped Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings in the second quarter, then lifted its full-year outlook once again, citing what it called the "AI megatrend." Yet despite another standout quarter, TSM stock has pulled back as investors weigh higher capital spending and profit-taking after a massive rally.