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TSM Earnings · 2026-04-16 · earnings

TSM beats again; momentum resumes after profit-taking dip

TSM has beaten 4 consecutive quarters with +6.7% average surprise, establishing a proven track record of outperformance. Estimates have been lowered 11.2% ($2.31 → $2.05), creating an easier bar to beat. Sell-the-news probability is only 40% (below 55% threshold), and priced-in risk is LOW at 0.15, indicating the market hasn't fully priced in the beat probability. The recent 7.24% 1-month decline appears to be profit-taking after an 18.79% 3-month rally, not fundamental deterioration. Signal consensus is 80% bullish (12/15) with positive headlines about Arizona fab acceleration and logistics expansion.

Price Convergence

Baseline
$347.75
2026-03-25
Est. move
2–6%
bullish
Model
agent-v1
prediction #84
Created
Mar 26, 04:46

Agent Rubric Scores

Price Momentum
-1
Insider Activity
+0
Signal Consensus
+1
Analyst Sentiment
+1
Valuation Context
+0
Past Event Reactions
+2
Total +3

Agent Research Trace

I'll research TSM ahead of the April 16, 2026 earnings and build a comprehensive analysis. Let me start by gathering the key data.
compute_event_features {"ticker": "TSM"}
query_price_history {"ticker": "TSM"}
query_structured_data {"ticker": "TSM"}
query_entity_signals {"ticker": "TSM"}
query_past_predictions {"ticker": "TSM"}
query_peer_reactions {"ticker": "TSM"}
Edge analysis (compute_event_features)
=== PRICE MOMENTUM ===
Returns: 1w -0.79%, 1m -7.24%, 3m 18.79%
From 52w high: -11.47%
Volatility (20d): 36.6%

=== HISTORICAL EARNINGS REACTIONS ===
Last 4 quarters: 4/4 beats (100% beat rate)
  Q-1: BEAT (surprise: +3.2%)
  Q-2: BEAT (surprise: +6.8%)
  Q-3: BEAT (surprise: +11.2%)
  Q-4: BEAT (surprise: +5.5%)

=== INSIDER ACTIVITY ===
No insider data.

=== SHORT INTEREST ===
No short interest data.

=== SELL-THE-NEWS PROBABILITY (computed) ===
Base rate: 40% of earnings beats sell off
  -5% (down -7% in 1m, modest reset)
  +5% (4 consecutive beats, bar is high)
ESTIMATED SELL-THE-NEWS PROBABILITY: 40%
Risk level: MODERATE

=== PRICED-IN RISK SCORE ===
Priced-in risk: 0.15 (LOW)
  - Consistent beats (100%)

=== EDGE ANALYSIS ===
Surprise momentum: STABLE (avg +6.7%)
Estimate drift: DOWN 11.2% ($2.31 → $2.05)
  Bar is dropping — easier to beat lowered expectations
query_price_history result
Close: $343.25 (2026-03-24)
Returns: 1w -0.79%, 1m -7.24%, 3m 18.79%
Volatility (20d): 36.6%
MA20: $350.33 (-2.02%), MA50: $348.02 (-1.37%)
52w range: $203.24 - $387.73 (-11.47% from high)
Trend: downtrend
query_structured_data result
Insiders: no data
Analysts: no data
Earnings trend: beating
Valuation/SI: P/E: 31.8, Mkt cap: $1708B
query_entity_signals result
Signals (72h): 15 total — 12 bullish, 3 bearish, 0 neutral
Top headlines:
  [google-news-semiconductor] Return exceeds 400% since inception! The E Fund Asian Semiconductor ETF (03486) is listed today, capturing core opportunities in Asia's semiconductor industry. - 富途牛牛
  [yahoo-finance] UPS opens $
query_past_predictions result
Overall accuracy: 0/1 (0%)
No scored predictions for TSM yet.
query_peer_reactions result
=== PEER REACTIONS (Semiconductors) ===
  No recent peer earnings data.
Excellent. Now let me analyze this systematically. ## ANALYSIS SUMMARY ### KEY QUANTITATIVE FINDINGS: **Price Momentum:** - Down 7.24% in 1 month (significant negative momentum) - Down 11.47% from 52-week high - 3-month return +18.79% (longer-term bullish) - Volatility elevated at 36.6% - Trading below MA20 and MA50 (downtrend) **Earnings History:** - 4/4 beats (100% beat rate) with average surprise of +6.7% - Consistent outperformance: Q-1 +3.2%, Q-2 +6.8%, Q-3 +11.2%, Q-4 +5.5% - Bar is HI...
submit_prediction {"catalyst": "TSM Q1 2026 earnings on 2026-04-16", "headline": "TSM beats again; momentum resumes after profit-taking dip", "rubric_scores": {"analyst_sentiment": 1, "insider_activity": 0, "past_event_reactions": 2, "price_momentum": -1, "signal_consensus": 1, "valuation_context": 0}, "thesis": "TSM has beaten 4 consecutive quarters with +6.7% average surprise, establishing a proven track record of outperformance. Estimates have been lowered 11.2% ($2.31 \u2192 $2.05), creating an easier bar to beat. Sell-the-news probability is only 40% (below 55% threshold), and priced-in risk is LOW at 0.15, indicating the market hasn\u0027t fully priced in the beat probability. The recent 7.24% 1-month decline appears to be profit-taking after an 18.79% 3-month rally, not fundamental deterioration. Signal consensus is 80% bullish (12/15) with positive headlines about Arizona fab acceleration and logistics expansion."}

Source Signals (9)

[google-news-semiconductor] Gradient Investments LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM - MarketBeat
[google-news-semiconductor] Broadcom warns of AI-driven supply crunch as TSMC capacity limits strain global chip industry - CXO Digitalpulse
[yahoo-finance] Meet the Super Semiconductor Stock That Isn't Nvidia, AMD, or Broadcom
[google-news-semiconductor] Another strong contender has emerged in the AI data center chip sector! Arm (ARM.US) unveiled its AGI CPU to challenge NVIDIA and AMD, with a sales target of $15 billion. - 富途牛牛
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[google-news-semiconductor] TSMC’s Arizona acceleration isn’t just about chips, it’s about strategy - New Electronics
[yahoo-finance] UPS opens $100 million Taiwan logistics hub to meet tech boom demand
[google-news-semiconductor] Return exceeds 400% since inception! The E Fund Asian Semiconductor ETF (03486) is listed today, capturing core opportunities in Asia's semiconductor industry. - 富途牛牛

Refinement Chain (8 predictions)

#40 TSMC Q1 earnings likely to beat consensus on AI/HPC momentum... invalidated view
#49 TSMC Q1 earnings likely to beat and guide higher on persiste... invalidated view
#51 TSMC Q1 earnings likely to beat consensus with upside guided... invalidated view
#54 TSMC Q1 earnings likely to beat consensus with upside guided... invalidated view
#86 TSM beats again; momentum resumes after profit-taking dip invalidated view
#95 TSM beats again; momentum resumes after profit-taking dip invalidated view
#98 TSM beats again on reset expectations, sector tailwinds supp... active view
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Price Trajectory

Mar 23
$338.45
Mar 24
$343.25
Mar 25
$347.75
Mar 26
$326.11
Mar 27
$326.74
Mar 30
$316.50
Mar 31
$337.95
Apr 1
$341.49
Apr 2
$339.04
Apr 6
$341.76
Apr 7
$345.32
Apr 8
$365.90
Apr 9
$365.49
Apr 10
$370.60
Apr 13
$369.57
Apr 14
$379.89

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