0320 GMT - TSMC's 2026-2028 capital expenditure could reach US$200 billion, Morgan Stanley analysts say in a note. TSMC has been aggressively boosting capacity around the world and its plant utilization rate could surpass 100% in the coming years, they say. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley raises its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 36% in U.S. dollar terms. The chip maker's gross profit margin has improved thanks to higher productivity and cost savings as well as a better product mix, they note, adding that TSMC's 2H gross margin will likely stay around 66%. While maintaining an overweight rating on TSMC, Morgan Stanley raises its target price to NT$2,588.00 from NT$2,288.00. Shares are 1.9% lower at NT$2,045.00. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)
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April 16, 2026 23:20 ET (03:20 GMT)
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