Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) — closed signal from July 17, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on October 15, 2025 — +23.4% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 77 days.
The thesis — published July 17, 2025
TSMC's profits jumped 61% compared to last year and the company now expects sales to rise another 38% next quarter, thanks to huge demand for chips used in artificial-intelligence gear. The share price is only 3% under its record level and has been edging higher for months. Worries about new tariffs have not pushed the price down much, and healthy profit margins of 54-56% give the business a safety cushion. If buying interest stays strong, the stock could revisit $263 within three months.
Primary drivers
- Record profit beat and higher forecasts show nonstop demand for AI-related chips.
- Price has marched upward steadily, staying close to its recent average price.
- Trading volumes show many large investors quietly adding shares on small dips.
- Even with tariff headlines, fat 54-56% margins help smooth out earnings bumps.
How it played out
TSM: target reached in 77 days
Lyra published TSM at $246.22 on 2025-07-17 with an 18% expected gain over a short-term window. The thesis pointed to profits up 61%, expected sales growth of 38%, demand for chips used in artificial-intelligence gear, a price only 3% under its record level, steady upward trading, buying on small dips, tariff worries that had not pushed the price down much, and 54-56% margins.
Inside the window, TSM reached $306.47 on 2025-10-06, above the $288.85 target. It took 77 days. The peak gain was 24.5%. The stock ended the window at $303.89. The thesis played out.
What happened during the window
On 2025-07-17, Axios reported that TSMC was speeding up manufacturing at its Phoenix campus and may accelerate more facilities. On 2025-10-09, Investor's Business Daily reported September revenue of 331 billion New Taiwan dollars and said TSMC was due to report third-quarter results on 2025-10-16.
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