TSMC shares closed 0.84% lower in Taipei on June 5, 2026. The decline mirrored a broader sell-off across the technology and semiconductor sectors.
Broadcom’s latest earnings report triggered the downturn after its AI chip outlook missed market expectations. This prompted widespread profit-taking throughout the industry.
The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) plunged significantly before staging a partial recovery. TSMC’s U.S. pre-market shares also fell nearly 2%.
The market weakness followed CEO C.C. Wei’s recent forecast of multi-year growth. During the annual shareholders' meeting, Wei cited robust AI demand and hinted at potential price increases.