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TSMC reports record Q3 profit amid surging AI demand
TSMC has reported record-breaking third-quarter results, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors. The company achieved a net profit of NT$763.06 billion, a 68.7% increase year-on-year, and revenue of $46.7 billion, up 41% year-on-year. High-performance computing (HPC) remains the primary growth driver, accounting for 68% of total revenue. While advanced nodes like 3nm and 2nm are expanding their revenue share, gross margins saw a slight decline to 66.4% due to the initial production ramp of the 2nm process.
To support the expanding AI supply chain, Taiwan is planning to establish multiple industrial parks in the United States, with the first site proposed for Texas. These complexes, estimated to cost between $2 billion and $4 billion each, aim to bring Taiwanese suppliers closer to major customers like TSMC and Foxconn.
Simultaneously, Taiwan is tightening export controls on advanced AI chips and servers to China. This move, aligned with U.S. policy, aims to protect national security and technological interests by classifying unauthorized shipments as criminal offenses.
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C. C. Wei · Kung Ming-hsin · Nvidia · TSMC · Taiwan · Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. · Texas · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] TSMC is exploring a potential partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab project.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Taiwan is planning to establish multiple industrial parks in the United States to support the AI supply chain. econotimes.com · exame.com · www.indiaweekly.biz
- [● 2 SOURCES] TSMC reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.49 trillion, a 50.9% increase year-on-year. n-seikei.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first planned Taiwanese industrial park in the U.S. is expected to be developed in Texas. econotimes.com · exame.com · www.indiaweekly.biz
- [● 2 SOURCES] TSMC reported third-quarter net income of approximately NT$763.06 billion, up 68.7% year-on-year. n-seikei.jp
- [● 5 SOURCES] Unauthorized shipments of restricted AI hardware to China will become a criminal offense under Taiwan’s Foreign Trade Act. www.notiulti.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.welingelichtekringen.nl
- [● 5 SOURCES] Taiwan's new export controls aim to align with U.S. policies following a 2026 trade agreement. www.notiulti.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.welingelichtekringen.nl
- [● 5 SOURCES] Taiwan plans to add AI servers and advanced semiconductors to its list of controlled items. www.notiulti.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.welingelichtekringen.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] TSMC third-quarter revenue was NT$1.4942 trillion, up 50.9% year-on-year. www.peoplenews.tw
- [● 2 SOURCES] The company revised its full-year USD revenue growth forecast to approximately 44%. www.peoplenews.tw · www.ithome.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Processes at 7nm and below generated 79% of wafer revenue.
- [DISPUTED] Barclays analyst Simon Coles raised the TSMC price target to $670. newsable.asianetnews.com