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TSMC posts sixth straight quarterly profit record, beating forecasts

Taiwan's TSMC announced a record Q3 net profit of NT$763.1 billion, the sixth consecutive quarterly high and above analyst expectations.

The chip contract manufacturer reported net profit of NT$763.1 billion for July-September, surpassing the NT$739.5 billion forecast. Revenue climbed 50.9% to NT$1.5 trillion. This profit beat the previous quarterly record of NT$706.6 billion set in April-June 2026. TSMC continues to supply microchips for Nvidia's AI data-centre processors. The results mark the sixth straight quarter of record earnings for the company.

Why it matters

TSMC's record earnings signal strong demand for AI chips, affecting global tech supply chains and market sentiment.

How this story developed

  1. Oct 5 Samsung poised to break 100 trillion won profit mark on memory chip surge
  2. Oct 8 Samsung disclosed a third‑quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won.

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