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TSMC Forecasts Sixth Straight Record Profit

PUBLISHED Oct 12, 2026, 1:39 AM ET

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited anticipates a sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by soaring demand for advanced artificial‑intelligence chips. Analysts project a net profit surge of sixty‑five percent to T$746.3 billion in the third quarter, reflecting the company’s dominant position in the global foundry market. The forecast underscores TSMC’s continued leadership, supplying leading technology firms such as Nvidia, Apple, and Broadcom with cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities. The AI boom has amplified TSMC’s revenue growth, with expectations of more than thirty percent year‑over‑year expansion in U.S. dollar terms for 2026. Investors view the company’s performance as a bellwether for the semiconductor industry, highlighting the critical role of advanced process nodes in powering next‑generation computing. Overall, TSMC’s robust earnings trajectory reinforces its status as the world’s largest dedicated contract chipmaker, sustaining its market share of approximately seventy

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Timeline of Events

1987 — Founded by Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC begins operations in Hsinchu
2005 — TSMC publishes comparative study with UMC on entrepreneurial styles
2016 — Huawei partners with TSMC for advanced chip manufacturing
2025 — TSMC releases research on future 1.4nm process technology
On October 12 2026 TSMC forecasts sixth straight record profit amid AI demand surge.

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