Micron & TSMC Surge on AI Demand; Investors Eye Strong 2025 Prospects
January 13, 2025
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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The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2025
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