Group 1: Stock Performance - TSMC's stock increased by 1.44% to $303.89, outperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.74% [1] - Prior to the latest trading session, TSMC shares had gained 2.56%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - TSMC is expected to report an EPS of $2.72, reflecting a growth of 21.43% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $32.6 billion, indicating a growth of 21.26% year-over-year [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - Analysts predict earnings of $10.17 per share and revenue of $121 billion for the full year, representing increases of 44.46% and 34.32% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for TSMC may indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the business outlook [3] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - TSMC has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.47, which is in line with the industry average [6] - The PEG ratio for TSMC is currently 1.03, matching the average PEG ratio for the Semiconductor - Circuit Foundry industry [6] Group 5: Industry Ranking - The Semiconductor - Circuit Foundry industry is ranked 108 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 44% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]