Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) and its recent earnings report show company’s guidance for the future wasn’t great, and it reflects the ongoing downturn in the semiconductor industry. But you know what? Despite that, the stock is still trading at a decent price.

Now, some folks were bummed out by the Q2 earnings report, but let’s be real, were we really expecting a revenue surge? The CEO already warned us about a softer outlook in the last earnings call. The revenue guidance came in pretty much as expected, and the gross margins were even better than the guidance. So, it’s not all doom and gloom.

I read about TSM stock back in April, and I knew the semiconductor sector was facing some challenges. So, it didn’t surprise me when the management guided us to another weaker outlook. It happens in technology every year, and other companies like Apple and Qualcomm are facing similar issues.

But here’s the thing, TSM is playing the long game. They’re not sitting back and letting others overtake them. They’re investing in cutting-edge technology like N2 and building an R&D hub with top talent. And guess what? The company expects strong demand in the second half of the year, especially for their N3 and N3E products.

And let’s not forget about the buzzword of the day – “AI.” TSM is jumping on the AI hype train, and they’re investing big bucks in an advanced packaging facility to meet the rising demand for AI products. This could be a significant revenue stream for them in the future.

Of course, there are risks, like the downturn in the smartphone market and the ever-present geopolitical concerns between China and Taiwan. But I see these as short-term hurdles, and I believe in TSM’s future. Their balance sheet is solid, and their efficiency and profitability are still strong.