$487.47Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$398.63Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Near target
Came within reach: 99% of the predicted growth at its peak, just short of the target.
At window close
-3.7%
realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window
Peak gain
+17.8%
peak, from the publication price — not a realized return
S&P 500, same window
-2.3%
SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted
Window close
$398.63
last close inside the window, ended November 2, 2026
Peak price
$487.47
peak on October 5, 2026 — not a realized return
Days to target
—
The thesis — published August 4, 2026
Predicted growth
+18%
over the measurement window
Target price
$487.17
the price the thesis aimed for
Entry zone
$395.86 – $407.80
the fair-value band we waited for
Price at publication
$413.97
published August 4, 2026
Confidence
82%
how strongly the data lined up
Timeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
TSM is well positioned for short-term AI-related chip demand because it leads in advanced chip manufacturing, keeps healthy profit margins, delivers steady results, and has a solid balance sheet. Recent industry reports show strong demand but also big recent losses and price weakness, so timing from a pullback looks more prudent.
Primary drivers
Top-level chipmaking capacity aligned with AI demand
Strong profits and consistent earnings delivery
Healthy balance sheet that helps through cycles
High sector swings and geopolitical risk affect timing
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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