Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (ADR) (TSM) — closed signal from January 6, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on April 6, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 36 days.
The thesis — published January 6, 2026
TSMC makes the advanced chips that data centers need for AI. Recent industry reports show data-center buildouts are continuing and TSMC is prepared to supply them. The stock has risen a lot already and can fall quickly if tech sentiment weakens, so buying on dips into support is a safer plan.
Primary drivers
- Chip factories benefit when data centers expand for AI
- Industry reports point to ongoing need for top-tier production
- Big, well-run companies usually weather tech selloffs better
- Buying on pullbacks gives a better price in a stretched market
How it played out
TSM: target reached in 36 days
Lyra published TSM on January 6 at $330.46 with expected growth of 14% and a target of $376.72. The thesis pointed to advanced-chip demand from data-center buildouts, ongoing need for top-tier production, the company's scale, and a plan to buy pullbacks in a stretched market.
Inside the window, TSM rose to $390.21 on February 25, above the target, with a peak gain of 18.1%. It reached the target in 36 days. By April 6 it ended at $341.76. The published thesis played out.
What happened during the window
On February 10, Investors.com reported that TSMC's January sales rose 36.8% year over year and 19.8% from December. On February 10, Tom's Hardware reported that TSMC's board approved a $44.962 billion spending package for new fabs and capacity upgrades.
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