$479.00Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$415.32Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 20 days.
At window close
-5.9%
realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window
Peak gain
+8.6%
peak, from the publication price — not a realized return
S&P 500, same window
+1.2%
SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted
Window close
$415.32
last close inside the window, ended August 31, 2026
Peak price
$479.00
peak on June 30, 2026 — not a realized return
Days to target
20
The thesis — published June 2, 2026
Predicted growth
+8%
over the measurement window
Target price
$475.55
the price the thesis aimed for
Entry zone
$413.48 – $433.40
the fair-value band we waited for
Price at publication
$441.14
published June 2, 2026
Confidence
70%
how strongly the data lined up
Timeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
TSMC is a top supplier for AI chips and recent news about memory capacity and chip demand supports the industry. However, the stock jumped strongly and looks stretched, so near-term gains appear limited. Geopolitical factors add risk. We see the company as high quality but current timing favors waiting for a calmer price to improve risk versus reward.
Primary drivers
Leading foundry role supports steady AI chip demand
Memory capacity updates boost industry infrastructure spending
Consistent execution gives the business credibility