TSEM Stock Price Today: Live Tower Semiconductor Data

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Live Stock Price

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ: TSEM) is an Israeli specialty semiconductor foundry. Its live stock price and TSEM/USDT value are displayed in the widget below.

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Note for crypto traders: The TSEM/USDT price shown above is functionally equivalent to the NASDAQ USD price because 1 USDT ≈ 1 USD. Bybit lists the TSEMUSDT perpetual contract, allowing traders to go long or short on Tower Semiconductor's price 24/7 with leverage.

TSEM Key Financial Metrics

Key metrics for Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM) as of [dynamic date]:

* TSEM's 2022 52-week high was influenced by Intel's acquisition offer price of approximately $53/share. See Key Price Events below for full context.

TSEM Stock Price Chart

The interactive chart below shows Tower Semiconductor's (TSEM) historical price performance. Select a timeframe to explore price history, including key corporate events annotated directly on the chart.

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About Tower Semiconductor (TSEM)

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ: TSEM) is a foundry, which means it is a contract chip manufacturer that builds semiconductors designed by other companies rather than developing its own products. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel, Tower employs approximately 5,000 people across fabrication facilities in Israel, the United States (through its Jazz Semiconductor subsidiary in Newport Beach, California), and Japan. The company is led by CEO Russell Ellwanger.

Tower specializes in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits: chips that process continuous real-world signals such as radio frequencies, light, and electrical power, rather than the binary data handled by digital logic chips. Its key process platforms include RF CMOS (radio frequency chips for wireless devices), Silicon-Germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS for radar and 5G applications, power management ICs, CMOS image sensors for smartphone cameras and automotive safety systems, and silicon photonics. Analog process development requires years of engineering and customer qualification, which makes Tower's technology platforms difficult to replicate and its revenue base defensible over time.

Tower Semiconductor trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker TSEM. The company is also dual-listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in Israel under the same ticker, where shares trade in Israeli shekels on a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Investors monitoring TSEM may notice price movement outside standard US market hours; this often reflects trading activity on the TASE before US markets open.

For the full company profile, business model breakdown, and explanation of how TSEMUSDT works, see What Is Tower Semiconductor? TSEM and TSEMUSDT Explained.

What Is TSEM/USDT? Tower Semiconductor on Crypto Platforms

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TSEM/USDT Price: What It Means

In the TSEM/USDT pair, TSEM is the base asset and USDT (Tether) is the quote currency. Tether is a stablecoin: a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value pegged to the US dollar at approximately 1:1. A TSEM/USDT price of 35.00, for example, means one unit of TSEM is worth 35 USDT, which is approximately $35.00 USD. Because 1 USDT ≈ 1 USD, the TSEM/USDT price tracks Tower Semiconductor's NASDAQ stock price closely. Any differences are typically explained by platform fees, spreads, or instrument-specific pricing mechanics.

Is TSEM/USDT the Same as Buying TSEM Shares?

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Tower Semiconductor Business Model & Competitive Position

How Tower Semiconductor Makes Money

Tower Semiconductor earns revenue by manufacturing semiconductor chips for other companies. Its customers are fabless companies (businesses that design chips but do not own manufacturing equipment) who provide the designs. Tower fabricates them on silicon wafers, the flat discs on which chips are produced, in its fabs. Revenue depends directly on how many wafers Tower processes for customers. Because Tower's fab infrastructure carries significant fixed costs, profitability is tied closely to fab utilization rates. Higher customer orders produce proportionally better margins. This model differs from companies like Qualcomm, which design chips but contract out all manufacturing.

Specialty Analog: Tower's Market Niche

Unlike leading-edge foundries that compete to produce the smallest, fastest logic processors, Tower focuses on analog and mixed-signal semiconductors: chips that interact with the physical world rather than purely processing data. Tower's processes run on mature nodes (larger semiconductor geometries such as 180nm and 130nm, as opposed to leading-edge sub-5nm logic), which are specifically engineered for analog performance rather than transistor density. Tower's major end markets are wireless communications (RF CMOS and SiGe chips for 5G and Wi-Fi devices) and power management (chips controlling energy flow in electric vehicles and data centers). The company also serves imaging markets (CMOS image sensors for cameras and automotive safety systems) and medical device applications. Analog process development takes years of engineering and customer qualification, creating switching costs that protect Tower's long-term revenue relationships.

Tower Semiconductor vs. Competitors

Tower Semiconductor's closest publicly traded competitor is GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS), which also operates specialty foundry services at mature analog nodes serving RF, power management, and mixed-signal markets. GlobalFoundries operates at a larger scale with fabs in the United States, Germany, and Singapore. Additional specialty foundry competitors include X-Fab, Skywater Technology, and DB HiTek. TSMC (NYSE: TSM) is a much larger foundry company but not a direct competitor; TSMC focuses exclusively on leading-edge logic chip manufacturing below 7nm, serving customers like Apple and Nvidia that require the highest-density processors. Tower and TSMC operate in different sub-markets and serve fundamentally different customer needs.

TSEM Stock Price History: Key Events

The Intel Acquisition Attempt (2022–2023) and Its Price Impact

Prior to February 2022, Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) traded in approximately the $27–$35 range, reflecting its standalone valuation as an independent specialty foundry.

On February 15, 2022, Intel Corporation announced its intent to acquire Tower Semiconductor for approximately $5.4 billion, or roughly $53 per share. The announcement immediately drove TSEM's stock price sharply higher. Shares moved from the low-to-mid $30s into the high $40s as the market priced in the deal premium. The transaction required regulatory approval in multiple jurisdictions, including from China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

After more than 18 months of regulatory review, SAMR did not approve the transaction within the required timeframe. Intel and Tower mutually terminated the agreement on August 16, 2023. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Intel paid Tower a $70 million termination fee. Following the termination announcement, TSEM's stock price declined substantially, returning toward pre-announcement levels as the acquisition premium unwound. The former deal price of approximately $53 per share remains a reference point in any discussion of TSEM's historical trading range.

Historical price data is provided for informational purposes. Past price performance does not indicate future results.

TSEM Price Context: Where the Stock Stands Today

Tower Semiconductor's current stock price reflects its standalone valuation as an independent specialty foundry, without any acquisition premium. Key price drivers today include quarterly earnings results, semiconductor industry utilization trends, analyst rating revisions, and geopolitical news affecting Israel-based operations. Use the interactive chart in the section above to compare the current price against any historical period, including the full Intel acquisition window from February 2022 through August 2023.

Past price performance does not guarantee future results.

Tower Semiconductor Analyst Ratings & Price Targets

Wall Street analyst consensus on Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM), based on [N] analyst ratings as of [dynamic date], is shown below.

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Analyst price targets represent individual analysts' 12-month forward estimates for where TSEM may trade, based on their own valuation models and analysis of Tower's fundamentals, semiconductor industry trends, and competitive positioning. The consensus target is the average of these individual estimates. An implied upside figure above 0% indicates the consensus target sits above the current stock price; a negative figure indicates it falls below. These are professional estimates produced by third parties, not forecasts or guarantees.

For a full scenario-based 2026 price forecast covering bull, base, and bear cases, see TSEMUSDT Stock Forecast 2026: Analyst Price Targets.

Analyst ratings and price targets are third-party estimates compiled from publicly available analyst research. They are not investment recommendations and are subject to change without notice. This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Investment Risk Factors

Investors in Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) should consider these specific risk factors beyond broader market and sector risks.

Geopolitical Risk: Israel-Based Operations

Tower Semiconductor's corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities are located in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. Escalation of military conflict in or near Israel has historically contributed to declines in TSEM's stock price, as investors price in the potential for operational disruptions at Tower's Israel fabs. This risk operates independently of Tower's semiconductor industry fundamentals; geopolitical events can move TSEM's stock price regardless of the company's underlying business performance. Tower partially mitigates this geographic concentration through its U.S. fabrication facility (Jazz Semiconductor, Newport Beach, California) and Japan operations, but Israel remains the center of its manufacturing footprint. Investors seeking the company's own formal risk disclosures should consult Tower's most recent Annual Report filed on Form 20-F with the SEC.

Semiconductor Industry Cycle Exposure

The semiconductor industry operates in multi-year cycles of capacity expansion (upcycle: tight supply, high fab utilization, strong pricing) and inventory correction (downcycle: excess inventory, reduced wafer orders, lower utilization). Tower's revenue and margins are directly tied to its fab utilization rates. When customers reduce wafer orders during a downcycle, Tower's fixed-cost manufacturing infrastructure creates margin pressure. Tower's specialty analog end markets (automotive, industrial, wireless infrastructure) can behave differently from the broader consumer electronics semiconductor cycle. Demand from automotive and industrial customers may remain relatively resilient even when PC or smartphone chip demand weakens. For Tower's current commentary on fab utilization and cycle positioning, refer to the most recent quarterly earnings call transcript published on Tower's investor relations page.

Additional Risk Considerations

Additional risk considerations include customer revenue concentration (a small number of large customers may represent a significant share of Tower's revenue), the capital-intensive nature of the foundry business model requiring ongoing investment in fab equipment and capacity, and foreign currency effects across operations in Israel, the United States, and Japan. A complete list of risk factors is available in Tower's Form 20-F filing at the SEC.

For a detailed 2026 buy/hold/sell verdict covering all risk factors, see Tower Semiconductor Stock Prediction 2026: Buy or Sell?

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tower Semiconductor's stock price today?

Tower Semiconductor's (TSEM) current stock price is displayed in the live widget at the top of this page. The price updates in real time during NASDAQ market hours (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday). When markets are closed, the widget shows the last close price with a timestamp indicating when trading ended.

What does TSEM stock stand for?

TSEM is the NASDAQ ticker symbol for Tower Semiconductor Ltd., an independent specialty semiconductor foundry headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. The company was founded in 1993. The same TSEM ticker is used to trade Tower Semiconductor shares on both the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the United States and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in Israel, where shares are denominated in Israeli shekels.

Is Tower Semiconductor a good investment?

Whether Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) is a suitable investment depends on your individual financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon. Key factors to consider include Tower's specialty analog foundry business model (a defensible niche with high customer switching costs), current valuation metrics shown in the Key Metrics table above, analyst consensus price targets shown in the Analyst Ratings section above, and risk factors including geopolitical exposure from its Israel headquarters and sensitivity to the semiconductor industry cycle. This page provides data to support your research. It does not constitute investment advice. For a detailed 2026 buy/hold/sell analysis, see Tower Semiconductor Stock Prediction 2026: Buy or Sell? Consult a qualified financial advisor for guidance tailored to your situation.

Why did the Intel Tower Semiconductor deal fail?

Intel's proposed $5.4 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor was terminated on August 16, 2023. The deal failed because China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) did not approve the transaction within the required regulatory timeframe. The agreement was not rejected by Tower's board or shareholders; it expired due to the regulatory deadline. Under the merger agreement, Intel paid Tower a $70 million termination fee. Tower Semiconductor continues to operate as an independent public company trading on NASDAQ under the ticker TSEM.

What is Tower Semiconductor's market cap?

Tower Semiconductor's current market capitalization is shown in the Key Metrics table above, updated in real time with the live NASDAQ stock price. As a mid-cap company, Tower's market cap has historically ranged between approximately $3 billion and $6 billion USD, depending on the current share price.

Where is Tower Semiconductor headquartered?

The company's headquarters are in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. Tower also operates semiconductor fabrication facilities in Newport Beach, California (through its Jazz Semiconductor subsidiary) and in Japan (through a partnership with Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd.).

What does Tower Semiconductor make?

Tower Semiconductor is a contract chip manufacturer: it manufactures semiconductor chips designed by other companies rather than selling its own branded products. Tower specializes in analog and mixed-signal chips, including radio frequency (RF) chips for wireless devices, power management chips for electronics and electric vehicles, CMOS image sensors for smartphone cameras and automotive safety systems, and other specialty semiconductors serving automotive, industrial, and medical markets.

Who are Tower Semiconductor's main competitors?

Tower Semiconductor's primary publicly traded competitor is GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS), which operates specialty foundry services at mature analog nodes in the United States, Germany, and Singapore. Additional specialty foundry competitors include X-Fab, Skywater Technology, and DB HiTek. TSMC (NYSE: TSM) and Samsung Foundry are larger foundry companies but are not direct competitors; both focus on leading-edge logic manufacturing at sub-7nm geometries and serve entirely different customer requirements than Tower's specialty analog business.

What is the 52-week high of TSEM stock?

Tower Semiconductor's current 52-week high and low are displayed in the Key Metrics table above, updated with live NASDAQ data. For historical context: TSEM's 52-week highs from 2022 were significantly influenced by Intel's acquisition announcement at approximately $53 per share. That acquisition offer was terminated in August 2023, and TSEM's trading range since then reflects its standalone foundry valuation rather than a deal premium.

Does Tower Semiconductor pay a dividend?

Tower Semiconductor's current dividend information is shown in the Key Metrics table above. Dividend policies can change; verify the current status through the live metrics table or Tower's official investor relations page at towersemi.com.

What exchange is Tower Semiconductor listed on?

Tower Semiconductor is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the United States under the ticker symbol TSEM. The company is also dual-listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) in Israel under the same TSEM ticker, where shares trade in Israeli shekels on a Sunday–Thursday market schedule aligned with the Israeli business week.

What is TSEM/USDT?

TSEM/USDT is a trading pair where Tower Semiconductor stock (TSEM) is priced in Tether (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at approximately 1:1. Because 1 USDT ≈ 1 USD, the TSEM/USDT price is functionally equivalent to Tower Semiconductor's NASDAQ stock price in USD. Bybit lists TSEMUSDT as a USDT-margined perpetual contract, giving crypto traders leveraged long and short exposure to Tower's equity price 24/7 without a traditional brokerage account — trade TSEMUSDT on Bybit. Settlement mechanics and shareholder rights differ from direct NASDAQ share ownership; check Bybit's terms for specifics.

Disclaimer

The content on this page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or an offer to trade any financial instrument. Past price performance does not guarantee future results. Stock prices, financial metrics, and analyst estimates are subject to change at any time. Price data is sourced from [data provider]; financial data is sourced from [data provider]; last updated [dynamic timestamp]. Investing in securities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM) presents specific risks including its Israel-headquartered operations and sensitivity to semiconductor industry cycle dynamics. See Tower's Form 20-F filed with the SEC for the company's complete risk disclosures. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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