Micron & TSMC Surge on AI Demand; Investors Eye Strong 2025 Prospects

January 13, 2025
Micron & TSMC Surge on AI Demand; Investors Eye Strong 2025 Prospects
  • Recognized as a top long-term chip stock, TSMC produces chips for major tech companies including Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple.

  • While investors should remain cautious of potential revenue volatility due to fluctuating memory prices, Micron's long-term outlook is positive, supported by a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.

  • TSMC expects a nearly 30% revenue increase in 2024, largely driven by a tripling of revenue from AI server chips, highlighting its role in meeting rising demand for AI technology.

  • In the broader semiconductor market, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is also positioned for growth, with analysts forecasting a 31% annual earnings growth.

  • Micron Technology has reported a remarkable turnaround, transitioning from a loss of $1.12 per share to a profit of $1.67 per share, driven by a record revenue increase of 84% year-over-year.

  • The company's success is attributed to its specialization in memory and solid-state storage products, which are essential for AI-optimized data centers.

  • In particular, Micron's revenue from data center products surged over 400% year-over-year, indicating strong demand in this sector.

  • Looking ahead, Micron's management forecasts continued growth, predicting that the high-bandwidth memory market will expand from $16 billion in 2024 to over $100 billion by 2030.

  • Despite substantial gains in chip stock prices in 2024, both Micron Technology and TSMC are highlighted as reasonably valued investments for 2025.

  • As AI continues to enhance productivity and efficiency across various sectors, its impact is expected to significantly boost the global economy.

  • Despite its share price doubling over the past year, TSMC maintains a reasonable P/E ratio of 23, which is lower than the S&P 500 average of 30.

  • The growing demand for AI capabilities is fueling interest in semiconductor companies, prompting Micron and TSMC to expand their manufacturing capabilities globally.

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2 AI Chip Stocks That Could Soar in 2025

The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2025

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