TSMC (TSM) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield N/A.
TSM
TTM buyback yield
N/A
Shareholder yield (TTM)
N/A
5Y share count change
0.0%
TTM buyback spend
N/A
SBC coverage (TTM)
0.00x
YoY change in spend
-100.0%
5Y CAGR of spend
-100.0%
Peak year (2007)
$45.40B
Cumulative spend
$103.06B
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- Diluted share count is roughly flat (0.0%) over the last ~5 fiscal years — buybacks are offsetting dilution but not shrinking the float.
- Cash buyback spend has compounded at -100.0% per year over the latest 5-year window.
- TTM repurchases used about 0% of free cash flow remaining after dividends.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2024 | $3.09B | $1.65B | $1.44B | 5.19B | -0.0% | 0.01% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $544.38M | −$544.38M | 5.19B | -0.0% | — |
| 2022 | $871.57M | $302.40M | $569.17M | 5.19B | -0.0% | 0.01% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $7.80M | −$7.80M | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | $7.27M | $6.60M | $669.00K | 5.19B | 0.0% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $4.01M | $2.82M | $1.19M | 5.19B | 0.0% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $5.31M | −$5.31M | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $6.22M | −$6.22M | 5.19B | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | $71.60M | $0.00 | $71.60M | 5.18B | 0.0% | 0.00% |
| 2010 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.18B | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.18B | -1.2% | — |
| 2008 | $33.57B | $0.00 | $33.57B | 5.25B | -2.9% | 2.52% |
| 2007 | $45.40B | $0.00 | $45.40B | 5.41B | 1.4% | 2.66% |
| 2006 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.33B | 1.9% | — |
| 2005 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.23B | 2.5% | — |
| 2004 | $7.07B | $0.00 | $7.07B | 5.11B | -0.4% | 0.56% |
| 2003 | $12.97B | $0.00 | $12.97B | 5.12B | 1.2% | 0.96% |
| 2002 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.06B | -2.5% | — |
| 2001 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 5.19B | 6.3% | — |
| 2000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 4.89B | 20.8% | — |
| 1999 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 4.04B | 1.9% | — |
| 1998 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 3.97B | 2.2% | — |
| 1997 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 3.88B | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for TSMC (TSM) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for TSMC (TSM)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for TSMC (TSM)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | -$3.09B | ||
| 2024 | $3.09B | — | +$3.09B | ||
| 2023 | $0 | -100.0% | -$871.57M | ||
| 2022 | $871.57M | — | +$871.57M | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | -$7.27M | ||
| 2020 | $7.27M | +81.5% | +$3.26M | ||
| 2019 | $4.01M | — | +$4.01M | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | -100.0% | -$71.60M | ||
| 2011 | $71.60M | — | +$71.60M | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$33.57B | ||
| 2008 | $33.57B | -26.1% | -$11.83B | ||
| 2007 | $45.40B | — | +$45.40B | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | -$7.07B | ||
| 2004 | $7.07B | -45.5% | -$5.90B | ||
| 2003 | $12.97B | — | +$12.97B | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | — |
TSMC (TSM) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $0 (2025) – plunged 100.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), TSMC buyback spend delivered a -100.0% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
TSMC buyback spend plunged from $45.40B in 2007 to $0 in 2025, a 100.0% drawdown.
2007 marks the peak buyback spend at $45.40B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1997.
Among 8 Technology peers, TSMC (TSM) ranks 7th; the peer median for buyback spend is $6.01B.
TSMC Buyback Spend 2025: $0
TSMC buyback spend in 2025 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2024.
TSMC Buyback Spend 2024: $3.09B
TSMC buyback spend in 2024 was $3.09B.
TSMC Buyback Spend 2023: $0
TSMC buyback spend in 2023 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2022.
TSMC Buyback Spend 2022: $871.57M
TSMC buyback spend in 2022 was $871.57M.
TSMC Buyback Spend 2021: $0
TSMC buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for TSMC (TSM).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as TSMC, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (AAPL) | $90.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $40.09B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $18.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $6.31B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $5.72B | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $1.32B | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $0 | Technology |
| Intel (INTC) | $0 | Technology |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 0.00×.
Capital allocation mix
How TSMC splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $609.35B (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from TSMC's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does TSMC buy back its own stock?
Yes, TSMC (TSM) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
Is TSMC diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has TSMC's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about 0.0% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is TSMC's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for TSMC (TSM) is $0 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has TSMC buyback spend changed year-over-year?
TSMC (TSM) buyback spend changed -100.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of TSMC buyback spend?
TSMC (TSM) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is -100.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did TSMC buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
TSMC buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $45.40B in 2007.
What was TSMC buyback spend in 2024?
TSMC (TSM) buyback spend in 2024 was $3.09B.
What was TSMC buyback spend in 2025?
TSMC (TSM) buyback spend in 2025 was $0.
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