Lipen Yuan Acquires Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Lipen Yuan, a Vice President at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM), purchased 1,000 shares of the company on June 22, 2026. The shares were bought at an average price of $79.19, bringing the total transaction value to $79,190. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Besides Lipen Yuan's purchase on June 22, he also bought another 1,000 shares on June 15 at $75.26 each. Other recent insider activity includes VP Tzu-Sou Chuang selling 500,000 shares on June 8. Additionally, VPs Juiping Chuang, Yung-Haw Liaw, and Jun He each made smaller purchases in early June.

Other Institutional Activity in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Several major funds adjusted their holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. FMR LLC reduced its position by 738,638 shares, leaving it with about 60.4 million shares valued at $20.4 billion. CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS increased its stake by 5,482,648 shares, now holding approximately 32.9 million shares worth $11.1 billion. SANDERS CAPITAL, LLC decreased its holdings by 3,898,268 shares, resulting in 28.1 million shares valued at $9.5 billion. Meanwhile, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO cut its position by 1,197,898 shares, ending with 23.9 million shares worth $7.6 billion. VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP grew its stake by 1,797,042 shares, totaling 19.3 million shares valued at $6.5 billion.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Up 4.6%

On Tuesday, shares of TSM traded near $467.62. The company boasts a market cap of about $2.43 trillion and a forward P/E ratio of 23.8. Its beta is 1.25, indicating moderate volatility. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $206.2 to a high of $476.31. The 50-day moving average is $405.61, and the 200-day moving average is $335.15. TSM maintains a strong current ratio of 2.49 and a quick ratio of 2.19, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.45.

Recent Earnings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported revenue of approximately $4.10 trillion, with a revenue growth rate of 35.1%. The company achieved a net margin of 46.5% and a return on equity of 36.2%. Earnings per share stood at $11.65. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 16, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $3.80 per share, yielding 0.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.93%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Susquehanna maintained its "buy" rating for TSM, setting a price target of $575. Barclays and Needham also reiterated their "buy" ratings in April, with targets of $470 and $480, respectively. Overall, analysts have a "strong buy" consensus on TSM, with an average target price of $473.40 based on 18 opinions.

About Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. The company, led by CEO Dr. C. C. Wei, employs over 76,900 people and specializes in manufacturing and selling integrated circuits and semiconductor devices. TSMC's products are crucial for high-performance computing, smartphones, IoT, automotive, and digital consumer electronics. Founded in 1987, TSMC serves customers worldwide, including in Taiwan, China, Europe, and the United States.

Bottom Line

Lipen Yuan's purchase of TSM shares highlights insider confidence at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. With a robust market presence and strong financials, TSM remains a closely watched player in the semiconductor sector. Investors and analysts continue to track the company's performance and strategic moves, with 13F filings providing historical insights into institutional positions.