Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSM) — closed signal from October 28, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on January 26, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Hit or exceeded the predicted growth inside the window.
The thesis — published October 28, 2025
TSMC looks ready for a bounce as several price signals start turning up, while some are slower to react. The core story is strong: it leads in the most advanced chips. Fresh news that Apple plans to use TSMC's 2nm M6 chip in a 2027 iPad Pro points to steady demand and clearer visibility. With a generally positive market and top-performer status, a recovery is likely, though politics and order swings remain risks.
Primary drivers
- Price looks beaten down, and the recent average price is starting to turn up
- Leads in cutting-edge chip manufacturing, keeping an edge over rivals
- Apple planning 2nm M6 chips points to steady orders in the coming years
- Overall market mood is positive, which could help the stock recover
How it played out
TSM: target stayed out of reach
Lyra published TSM on 2025-10-28 at 297.34 with expected growth of 20%. The thesis pointed to a beaten-down price starting to turn up, leadership in advanced chip manufacturing, Apple planning 2nm M6 chips, and a positive overall market mood. It also named politics and order swings as risks.
Inside the 2025-10-28 to 2026-01-26 window, TSM rose but did not reach the 355.85 target. The peak was 351.33 on 2026-01-15, with a peak gain of 18.2%. It ended at 332.71. The thesis partially played out. It never got there.
What happened during the window
On 2026-01-15, TSMC reported fourth-quarter revenue of $33.73 billion and guided for $34.6 billion to $35.8 billion in first-quarter revenue. On the same date, Axios reported that TSMC planned to open its second Phoenix fab next year instead of in 2028.
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