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Bank of America Reaffirms Buy on TSMC as September Revenue Jumps on AI Orders

The call highlights rising average selling prices from U.S. output alongside a projected 2nm ramp in 2026.

Overview

  • Bank of America Securities’ Robert Cheng reiterated a Buy rating on Taiwan Semiconductor with a $330 price objective and raised 2026–2027 EPS estimates.
  • The analyst cited an improved pricing outlook driven by a higher mix of U.S. production, advanced-node processes, and continued overseas expansion.
  • TSMC reported September 2025 consolidated revenue of about NT$330.98 billion, down 1.4% from August but up 31.4% year over year.
  • Revenue for January through September 2025 reached NT$2,762.96 billion, reflecting 36.4% growth from the same period a year earlier.
  • Television host Jim Cramer said he expects a very rosy picture from TSMC’s upcoming earnings, while Brown Advisory highlighted the company’s leading-node edge in AI and high‑performance computing.