Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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<li>TSMC reduced 2023 revenue guidance when it reported results during the week. A weaker than expected economy in China and general economic weakness was blamed.</li>
<li>However, the company's results beat Street expectations and management maintained its long-term gross margin guidance of 53%+, which implies the company maintaining a structurally higher margin.</li>
<li>Shares fell after results on a profit taking excuse -- We however note that latest guidance also reaffirmed multi-year strength ahead. Structural Long.</li>
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TSMC reduced 2023 revenue guidance when it reported results during the week. A weaker than expected economy in China and general economic weakness was blamed.
However, the company's results beat Street expectations and management maintained its long-term gross margin guidance of 53%+, which implies the company maintaining a structurally higher margin.
Shares fell after results on a profit taking excuse -- We however note that latest guidance also reaffirmed multi-year strength ahead. Structural Long.


TSMC: 2023 Guidance Reduction Excuse To Take Profit? Guidance Also Affirmed Long-Term Bullishness