TSMC Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Revenue Growth in Q3 Driven by AI Demand and Advanced Manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported stronger-than-expected revenue growth for the third quarter, driven primarily by robust demand for artificial intelligence-related chips. The company's September sales reached NT512 billion ($46.7 billion at a 32 NTD to USD exchange rate), representing year-over-year growth of 55%. Total Q3 revenue hit $46.7 billion, up 41% from the previous year and exceeding both internal forecasts and analyst expectations. TSMC's rapid growth is attributed to several factors: increased demand for AI chips, a faster-than-anticipated ramp-up in its advanced 2-nanometer production process, higher pricing across most of its chip offerings, and significant capital expenditures aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity. The company plans to continue raising prices annually through at least 2029. TSMC is also investing heavily in new facilities outside Asia—particularly in Arizona—and exploring expansion into Texas as part of efforts to diversify production amid geopolitical risks.