TSMC(US:TSM) Guohai Securities·2026-01-21 11:18Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) [1][10] Core Insights - TSMC's Q4 2025 performance exceeded expectations with revenue of NT$10,460.9 billion (US$337.3 billion), a QoQ increase of 5.7% and YoY growth of 20.5% [3][6] - The company anticipates a nearly 30% revenue growth in 2026, surpassing Bloomberg's consensus estimate of approximately 25% [6][9] - TSMC's capital expenditure guidance for 2026 is set at US$52-56 billion, significantly higher than the consensus estimate of US$46.04 billion [6][9] Financial Performance Summary - In Q4 2025, TSMC achieved a gross margin of 62.3%, which is above the guidance of 59%-61% and Bloomberg's consensus of 60.6% [6][9] - The diluted EPS for Q4 2025 was NT$19.50, exceeding Bloomberg's estimate of NT$18.12 [6][9] - The revenue contribution from advanced processes (7nm and below) accounted for 77% of wafer revenue, with 7nm, 5nm, and 3nm processes contributing 14%, 35%, and 28% respectively [6][9] Future Projections - TSMC projects its revenue for 2026 to be NT$51,287 billion, with net profit expected to reach NT$24,403 billion [9][10] - The company anticipates a mid-to-high 50% CAGR for AI processor revenue over the next five years, while overall revenue CAGR is projected at 25% [7][9] - The target price for TSMC's stock is set at NT$2,286.50, with a corresponding ADR target price of US$434.14, reflecting a 20% premium [9][10]