Overview
- Morgan Stanley research, cited in the analysis, estimates AI could add $40 trillion in operating efficiencies to the global economy over time.
- High-performance chips used for AI drove 57% of TSMC's third-quarter sales, and management expects demand to remain strong over the next five years.
- TSMC generated a 44% net profit margin over the past year, reflecting the company's ability to price its manufacturing services for robust profitability.
- Analysts forecast revenue and earnings to grow about 17% annually through 2029, and the shares trade at roughly 24 times projected 2026 earnings.
- The Motley Fool spotlights TSMC as one of the best AI stocks to own, emphasizing its role manufacturing chips designed by firms such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices.