TSMC (TSM.US) 's 1Q26 revenue was TWD1.134 trillion, up 8% QoQ, HSBC Global Research issued a research report saying. Gross margin reached 66.2%, exceeding its 63-65% guidance range and beating the expectations of both the broker and market.Operating leverage drove operating margin to 58.1%, surpassing the 54-56% guidance range and also ahead of the forecasts of the broker and market. Margin improvement lifted EPS to TWD22.08, 7%/ 6% above the estimations of the broker/ market.Related NewsAPI Crude Oil Stock Change for May/29 in the United States is -6.75M, lower than the previous value of -2.8M. The forecast was -3.6M.Management guided 2Q26 revenue to grow 11% QoQ, higher than the typical seasonal growth of 6% and above the anticipations of the broker/ market of 8%/ 7%. Supported by ongoing cost optimization measures and higher unit selling prices, 2Q26 gross margin guidance was 66.5%, higher than both predictions of the broker and market, while operating margin guidance of 57.5% also exceeded their expectations.HSBC Global Research raised its 2026 EPS forecast for TSMC by 5.6%, reflecting a bullish 2Q26 guidance and higher full-year USD-denominated revenue forecasts. Therefore, the broker elevated its target prices for TSMC's Taiwanese stock/ ADR from TWD2,700/ US$502.03 to TWD2,800/ US$520.62, with ratings kept at Buy.(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)Related NewsPersonal Spending MoM for Apr in the United States is 0.5%, lower than the previous value of 1.0%. The forecast was 0.5%.
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