<div id="readability-page-1">A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc. cut its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 18.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 26,297 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 5,946 shares during the period. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing accounts for 5.0% of A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 2nd biggest position. A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc.'s holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $7,344,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.<ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19</li></ul>Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 20.9% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 10,930 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,159,000 after purchasing an additional 1,892 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the 1st quarter worth approximately $908,000. CW Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. CW Advisors LLC now owns 24,347 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $4,056,000 after buying an additional 224 shares in the last quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 6.9% in the 1st quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,400 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $398,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares during the period. Finally, Crescent Park Management L.P. grew its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 8.5% in the 1st quarter. Crescent Park Management L.P. now owns 13,107 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $2,176,000 after acquiring an additional 1,028 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 16.51% of the company's stock. <h2>Analyst Ratings Changes</h2>TSM has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Itau BBA Securities began coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. They set an &#34;outperform&#34; rating on the stock. Citigroup restated a &#34;buy&#34; rating on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research report on Friday, October 17th. UBS Group set a $330.00 price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Sunday, December 7th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a research note on Sunday, December 7th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $330.00 to $355.00 and gave the company an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing currently has an average rating of &#34;Buy&#34; and an average price target of $355.00.<ul><li>Why Taiwan Semiconductor's 6.5% Dip Could Be a Smart Buy</li></ul>Check Out Our Latest Report on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing<h2>More Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing News</h2>Here are the key news stories impacting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing this week:<ul> <li>Positive Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating and a $330 price target after monthly sales reportedly tracked ahead of the company’s guidance, supporting expectations for stronger near-term revenue and validating upside case for 2026. Bernstein Asserts Outperform Rating as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Monthly Sales Track Ahead of Guidance</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha upgraded TSMC on the view that the market still underestimates TSMC’s dominance in AI-focused advanced nodes — a narrative that supports multiple years of high-capex customer demand (positive for long-term revenue and margins). TSMC: The Market Is Still Surprisingly Mispricing Its AI Chipmaking Dominance (Rating Upgrade)</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Macro/sector pieces highlight 2026 record capex plans by hyperscalers and broad AI momentum, which boosts visibility into sustained demand for TSMC’s advanced process nodes and supports the bull case. These AI Stocks Could Surge in December as Momentum Builds</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Corporate housekeeping: TSMC’s U.S. unit, TSMC Arizona Corporation, reaffirmed an unchanged board in a December shareholder action — a governance update that preserves management continuity but is not a material operating catalyst. TSMC Arizona Reaffirms Unchanged Board in December 2025 Shareholder Action</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes increased investor attention to TSMC — useful context for liquidity and sentiment shifts but not a direct fundamental driver. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Near-term volatility: reports highlighted a sharper pullback in TSMC shares after the November revenue update and algorithm-driven selling, which pressured the stock in recent sessions. MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19 (mentions TSMC pullback)</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Zacks flagged a recent session where TSMC registered a larger-than-market decline, underscoring short-term downside risk as traders reprice guidance and seasonality. TSMC (TSM) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note</li> </ul><h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Performance</h2><ul><li>The Chip Boom Is Back: 3 Stocks Positioned for Huge Gains</li></ul>NYSE TSM opened at $289.41 on Friday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a fifty-two week low of $134.25 and a fifty-two week high of $313.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.50 trillion, a P/E ratio of 29.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.31. The stock's fifty day moving average is $292.52 and its two-hundred day moving average is $259.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 2.47 and a current ratio of 2.69. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 16th. The semiconductor company reported $2.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.33. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a net margin of 43.72% and a return on equity of 34.34%. The firm had revenue of $32.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $951.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.94 EPS. The company's revenue was up 40.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts anticipate that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 9.2 earnings per share for the current year. <h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Increases Dividend</h2>The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a $0.9678 dividend. This is a positive change from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $3.87 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's dividend payout ratio is currently 25.85%. <h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Profile</h2> (Free Report)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a leading pure-play semiconductor foundry that provides wafer fabrication and related services to the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, TSMC manufactures integrated circuits on behalf of fabless and integrated device manufacturers, offering contract chip production across a broad set of technologies and products. 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A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. by 18.4% in Q3, now holding 26,297 shares valued at $7.34 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions. TSM has received positive analyst ratings, with an average price target of $355.00, and is noted for its AI chipmaking dominance and strong revenue prospects.

- A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company by 18.4%, now owning 26,297 shares valued at $7,344,000.  
- Other institutional investors increased their holdings, with Brighton Jones LLC raising its stake by 20.9% and adding 1,892 shares in the fourth quarter.  
- Analyst ratings for Taiwan Semiconductor remain positive, with a consensus "Buy" and an average price target of $355.00, reflecting strong expectations for future performance.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. $TSM Shares Sold by A. D. Beadell Investment Counsel Inc.