Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker 13F: Exits TSM Stake

Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker completely closed out its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited TSM on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. Because 13F filings look backward, the report reveals the fund's positions as of its reporting period and might not show its current strategy.

Inside Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker's Taiwan Semiconductor Trade

The fund sold out of its entire position, unloading all 7,869 shares it previously held. The complete exit wiped out the stake entirely, dropping the share count from 7,869 down to zero. Institutional reports like this one are filed quarterly, so the actual trades could have happened at any point during the reported period.

Other Institutional Activity in Taiwan Semiconductor

Other large money managers also adjusted their stakes in the semiconductor giant during the period. FMR, LLC reduced its holdings by 1,455,472 shares, ending with 58,937,551 shares worth about $24,318,222,054. Capital World Investors grew its holdings by 1,486,440 shares, ending with 34,372,274 shares worth about $14,182,343,471. Sanders Capital, LLC cut its stake by 1,910,882 shares, finishing with 26,149,064 shares valued at roughly $10,789,364,913. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO trimmed its position by 155,904 shares, leaving it with 23,829,286 shares worth about $9,832,201,347. Meanwhile, Blackrock Inc. boosted its holdings by 1,888,086 shares, or 10.4%, to end with 20,112,852 shares valued at roughly $8,298,763,569.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Stock Down 3.8%

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor recently traded around $413.54 as of October 16, 2026. That puts the stock down about 4.8% below its 50-day moving average of $434.48, while remaining up about 4.8% above its 200-day moving average of $394.48. The stock trades about 15.2% below its 52-week high of $487.47 and sits roughly 55.0% above its 52-week low of $266.82.

Recent Earnings

Taiwan Semiconductor posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $4,440,492,343,296 and trailing-twelve-month earnings of $15.43 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 49.9% alongside a return on equity of 40.0%. Revenue grew 36.0% year over year.

Dividend

The chipmaker pays an annual dividend yielding 0.85%, supported by a dividend payout ratio of 25.4%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Company insiders made several stock purchases earlier in the year. On April 28, 2026, officer Bor-Zen Tien bought 20 shares worth $7,760. On May 20, 2026, Tien picked up another 17 shares valued at $6,718. Later, on July 20, 2026, Tien bought 10 shares at $405 per share for a total of $4,050. On July 28, 2026, Tien added 15 shares at $390 per share, totaling $5,850.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms remain mostly positive on the stock. On July 17, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a Buy rating with a $500 price target raised from $450. On July 27, 2026, Needham kept a Buy rating and lifted its target to $530 from $480. Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating on August 11, 2026, bumping its target to $554 from $430. Stifel initiated coverage on September 2, 2026, with a Buy rating and a $515 target. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on October 6, 2026, pushing its target to $665 from $650. Overall, the stock carries a consensus strong buy rating with a mean price target of $584.39 across 20 analyst opinions.

About Taiwan Semiconductor

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited is a major global contract chipmaker based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The company manufactures advanced integrated circuits and semiconductor devices used across computing, mobile, and electronics hardware worldwide. Institutional portfolio shifts in TSMC reflect ongoing asset allocation adjustments by major firms watching the global semiconductor supply chain.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Moody Lynn Lieberson & Walker should keep in mind that 13F filings only offer a backward-looking view of past quarters. Watching upcoming institutional reports and earnings releases will provide a clearer picture of how major funds view the chipmaker moving forward.