Why did the Taiwan stock market hold above 45,000 after six days of testing?

Boosted by positive sentiment ahead of NVIDIA's earnings, key stocks like TSMC and MediaTek rose, driving market recovery.

What drove the market up today?

Largan's涨停, TSMC turning positive, and MediaTek rising over 5%, along with strong PCB and cooling stocks, lifted the index.

Which sectors underperformed today?

Non-electronics sectors were adjusted, with shipping stocks Yang Ming and Wan Hai down 9%, Evergreen down 6%, and financials weak.

What was today's trading volume?

Daily turnover rebounded to NT$804.2 billion, indicating rising market activity.

How does NVIDIA's earnings affect Taiwan stocks?

NVIDIA reports on the 27th; positive expectations boosted AI supply chain stocks in advance.

Taiwan Stock Market Closes Up 663 Points at 45,832.62 After Six Consecutive Days Testing 45,000 Level

Published Aug 26, 2026 3:14 PM ・ Updated Aug 26, 2026 4:09 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR Times

The Taiwan stock market rose 663.16 points or 1.47% to close at 45,832.62, successfully holding above the 45,000 mark after six consecutive days of testing, driven by Largan's涨停, TSMC's rebound, and MediaTek's strong gains, with daily turnover rebounding to NT$804.2 billion.

NVIDIA (NVDA-US) is set to announce its financial results early Thursday, Taipei time. On Wednesday (26th), the Taiwan stock market opened lower but reversed course, closing up 663.16 points or 1.47% at 45,832.62, successfully holding above the 45,000 level after six consecutive days of intraday testing. The index reclaimed all moving averages, with daily trading value rebounding to NT$804.2 billion.

Looking at today's performance of large-cap stocks, TSMC (2330-TW) rose NT$15 or 0.6% to close at NT$2,415; MediaTek (2454-TW) surged 5.6%, Delta Electronics (2308-TW) gained 2%, while Hon Hai (2317-TW), ASE Holding (3711-TW), and others also rose in tandem.

Among high-priced stocks, Largan Precision (3008-TW) hit the upper limit, Wistron NeWeb (6669-TW) rose nearly half the limit, and PharmaEssentia (6446-TW) gained 6%, but MTS-KY (3665-TW) and Winnow (6515-TW) fell 3%, while Yageo* (2327-TW), UMC (2303-TW), and panel leaders Innolux (3481-TW) and AUO (2409-TW) closed lower.

The PCB sector sparked gains, with Lian Tech (6213-TW) hitting the upper limit, Kin Ming Electric (2368-TW) up 7%, and TPCB (2383-TW) also rising nearly half the limit. Among ABF substrate leaders, Unimicron (3037-TW) and ChipMOS (3189-TW) both rose over 5%, while Nanya PCB (8046-TW) also advanced. In the cooling sector, Jian Ce (3653-TW) hit the upper limit, and Qioptiq (3017-TW) rose nearly 7%.

Members of the broader TSMC ecosystem performed strongly: IPG Photonics (3653-TW) hit the upper limit, Caiyu (6789-TW) rose 9%, and Jingcai (3374-TW) gained 7%. Among the Formosa Plastics Group's 'Four Jewels', Nan Ya Plastics (1303-TW) hit the upper limit, Formosa Plastics (1301-TW) and Formosa Chemicals (1326-TW) rose nearly 4%, while Formosa Petrochemical (6505-TW) closed lower.

As electronics stocks rebounded, non-electronics sectors faced profit-taking. Container shipping stocks saw heavy selling pressure, with Yang Ming (2609-TW) and Wan Hai (2615-TW) down 9%, and Evergreen (2603-TW) down 6%. Far Eastern New Century (1402-TW), Taiwan Cement (1101-TW), and Ta Ching Steel (2027-TW) closed lower, while financial stocks led by Fubon Financial (2881-TW) weakened.

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Taiwan Stock Market Closes Up 663 Points at 45,832.62 After Six Consecutive Days Testing 45,000 Level

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