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13 Jul 2026, 13:51 UTC · 1h ago
TSMC vs. Intel: Which AI Chip Manufacturing Stock Has More Upside Now?
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Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 13:51 UTC · 1h ago
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The AI chip market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.29% through 2040, reaching a valuation from an estimated $100 billion in 2026. — A high long-term compound growth rate for a massive sector significantly boosts the long-term valuation outlook for all AI-related semiconductor stocks.
+0.80TSMC's first-quarter 2026 revenues grew 6.4% sequentially to $35.9 billion, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates by 1.13%. — Strong quarterly growth and a beat on consensus estimates indicate high current demand and operational efficiency for the world's primary foundry.
+0.50TSMC reported sequential gross margin increases of 390 bps and operating margin increases of 410 bps. — Significant margin expansion suggests improving pricing power and efficient cost management, which directly enhances profitability.
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Intel is expanding its external foundry business by leveraging U.S.-based manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities. — Diversifying into the foundry model allows Intel to compete with TSMC and capture a broader share of the semiconductor market.
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Strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and well-positioned to capture long-term AI and HPC demand.
Mentioned as a closely watched player in the AI chip market and growing its external foundry business.
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