Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) — closed signal from January 22, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on April 22, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 33 days.
The thesis — published January 22, 2026
TSMC is central to the short-term AI chip supply chain and benefits from steady demand for its advanced factories. New U.S. scrutiny over chip sales to China highlights the companys strategic importance but also means headlines can swing the stock. The plan: buy only on pullbacks into the entry zone and watch geopolitical news closely.
Primary drivers
- AI demand keeps TSMC factories busy and helps revenue growth
- Debate over export limits can change customer orders and value of secure manufacturing
- Current favorable price trend helps momentum if semiconductor demand stays strong
- Being a core supplier draws steady interest when investors favor risk assets
How it played out
TSM: target reached in 33 days
Lyra published TSM on 2026-01-22 at $329.99, with expected growth of 16% and a target of $382.79. The thesis pointed to demand tied to artificial intelligence chips, steady use of advanced factories, export-limit debate, a favorable price trend, and investor interest in core suppliers when risk appetite was strong.
Inside the window from 2026-01-22 to 2026-04-22, TSM rose to a peak of $390.21 on 2026-02-25. That was above the target, with a peak gain of 18.2%. The target was reached in 33 days. The stock ended the window at $387.44. The thesis played out.
What happened during the window
On 2026-03-10, TSMC reported February sales rose 22.2% year over year and January-February sales rose 29.9% year over year. On 2026-04-16, TSMC reported first-quarter profit rose 58.3% and revenue was $35.9 billion.
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