16/10/2026
【TSMC Posts Record Q3 Profit as AI Chip Demand Continues to Surge】
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( ) reported a 68.7% year-on-year increase in third-quarter net profit, reaching a record NT$763.1 billion (S$30.2 billion) and surpassing analysts’ expectations of NT$739.5 billion. The result also exceeded its previous quarterly record of NT$706.6 billion, while revenue surged 50.9% to NT$1.5 trillion. Meanwhile, TSMC’s ongoing expansion in the United States, including its chip manufacturing facilities in Arizona, may further shape its long-term growth outlook. 🚀
The strong performance was driven by robust global demand for AI hardware and advanced semiconductors. TSMC highlighted exceptionally strong demand for its leading-edge chips, including the rapid ramp-up of its 2nm technology, reinforcing its pivotal role in the global AI supply chain. As AI infrastructure investment continues to expand, Asia-Pacific semiconductor leaders like TSMC may benefit from long-term structural growth opportunities.
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Source: The Straits Times, as of 2026/10/16
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