Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) — closed signal from March 24, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 22, 2026 — +38.2% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 31 days.
The thesis — published March 24, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor looks like a relatively safer way to play fast-growing AI chip demand in the next few months. The business is strong and recent reports point to tight chip capacity, which supports pricing. Shares have cooled from prior strength and are near support, so the mix of quality, visible demand drivers, and limited pullback risk feels favorable in a volatile market.
Primary drivers
- Growing AI chip demand helps pricing and keeps factories busy
- Recent reports point to limited supply for advanced chip production
- Price action has eased and is consolidating instead of running away
- Reliable execution history helps the company weather volatility
How it played out
TSM: target reached in 31 days
Lyra published TSM at $338.44 with an 18% expected gain and a $398.62 target. The thesis pointed to growing artificial intelligence chip demand, limited advanced-chip supply, supportive pricing, and busy factories. It also cited a recent pullback toward support, steadier price action, and the company's execution history as reasons the setup looked favorable.
The shares reached the target in 31 days. They later peaked at $476.79 on June 22, a 40.9% gain, and ended the window at $467.67. The peak was above the target, and the closing price stayed above it. The published thesis played out and exceeded its stated price objective.
What happened during the window
On April 16, TSMC reported first-quarter revenue of NT$1,134.10 billion and diluted earnings of NT$22.08 per share. On May 8, TSMC and Sony announced a preliminary agreement for a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors.
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