Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
TSMTechnology · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
0.98%
Annual Dividend
$4.08
Payout Ratio
26%
5-Yr Growth
12.8%
Ex-Date
Sep 16, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Summary
As of September 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) yields 0.98% ($4.08 per share annually), with a blended fair-value estimate of $462.67 — +11% upside, so it screens as fairly valued. Dividend safety grade: B (68/100). 2 years of dividend growth.
Is TSM a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($4.08/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
- Strong 12.8% 5-yr dividend growth
- 274% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2022
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.98%
- Payout Ratio
- 26%
- Annual Dividend
- $4.08
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 12.8%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 2
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.26
- Market Cap
- $2.2T
- P/E Ratio
- 30.9
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 274%
- 52-Week Range
- $225.63 – $479.00
- Dividend Safety
- B · 68/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
TSM Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+49%
3 Years
+380%
5 Years
+274%
52-Week Range
$225.63 – $479.00
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is TSM worth?
Fairly valuedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited is $462.67 per share, versus a market price of $417.52. That implies the stock is roughly fairly priced.
Fair Value
$462.67
Current Price
$417.52
Gap
+11%
Margin of Safety
10%
How we get there
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about -10.0% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 20.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 10.6% discount rate (CAPM), 20.0% stage-1 growth, 2.5% terminal growth, $13.11 EPS, $4.34 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
TSM Dividend Safety Score
Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.9550 | regular |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.9560 | regular |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.8350 | regular |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.8220 | regular |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.7800 | regular |
| Mar 18, 2025 | — | $0.6840 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.6160 | regular |
| Sep 12, 2024 | — | $0.6260 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.5440 | regular |
| Mar 18, 2024 | — | $0.5540 | regular |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.4790 | regular |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.4710 | regular |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.4480 | regular |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.4490 | regular |
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At $4.08 / yr per share
