<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM - Free Report) by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 47,754 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 1,884 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc.'s holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $13,337,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.</p><ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/15 - 12/19</li></ul><p>A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000.  Resources Management Corp CT ADV acquired a new stake in shares of  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000.  Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000.  Navigoe LLC acquired a new position in shares of  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing during the third quarter worth approximately $42,000.  Finally, First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its holdings in  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 174.1% in the 2nd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 159 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 101 shares in the last quarter. 16.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. </p><h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Trading Up 0.4%</h2><p>Shares of NYSE TSM opened at $298.23 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.47, a current ratio of 2.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. has a 12 month low of $134.25 and a 12 month high of $313.98. The company has a market cap of $1.55 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.31. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $292.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $262.07. </p><ul><li>Why Taiwan Semiconductor's 6.5% Dip Could Be a Smart Buy</li></ul><p>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 14th. The semiconductor company reported $14.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had a return on equity of 34.34% and a net margin of 43.72%. Sell-side analysts predict that  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. will post 9.2 EPS for the current year. </p><h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Increases Dividend</h2><p>The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a $0.9678 dividend. This is a boost from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $3.87 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's payout ratio is currently 25.85%. </p><h2>Analyst Ratings Changes</h2><ul><li>The Chip Boom Is Back: 3 Stocks Positioned for Huge Gains</li></ul><p>TSM has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Barclays lifted 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 note on Friday, October 17th. Itau BBA Securities began coverage on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. They set an &#34;outperform&#34; rating on the stock. Needham &amp; Company LLC  reaffirmed a &#34;buy&#34; rating and issued a $360.00 price objective on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in a report on Monday, October 27th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a &#34;hold&#34; rating to a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from $290.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a research report on Sunday, December 7th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating,  According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of &#34;Buy&#34; and an average target price of $355.00.</p><p><b>View Our Latest Stock Analysis on TSM</b></p><h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a leading pure-play semiconductor foundry that provides wafer fabrication and related services to the global semiconductor industry. 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<p>Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. by 4.1% in Q3, owning 47,754 shares valued at $13,337,000. TSMC's stock is trading at $298.23, with a market cap of $1.55 trillion. Analysts have given TSMC a consensus 'Buy' rating, with a target price of $355.00. TSMC also announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.9678 per share.</p>

- Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company by 4.1%, owning 47,754 shares valued at $13,337,000 as of the latest SEC filing.  
- Several hedge funds have also adjusted their stakes, with notable purchases including Heartwood Wealth Advisors LLC acquiring a stake worth about $32,000.  
- Taiwan Semiconductor reported $14.32 EPS for its last quarter and has a market cap of $1.55 trillion, with analysts predicting a consensus "Buy" rating and an average target price of $355.00.

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