Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reports record profit on surging demand for artificial intelligence chips
TSMC reported record fourth-quarter net profit and forecast strong growth for 2026. The firm is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the United States.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported a record net profit of T$505.7 billion ($16 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 35 percent increase from the prior year. This performance marks the seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth for the manufacturer, exceeding the LSEG SmartEstimate of T$478.4 billion. The company attributes these results to the global AI mega trend, as it remains the primary producer of advanced AI chips for major customers including NVIDIA Corporation , Broadcom Inc. , and Advanced Micro Devices .
Looking ahead, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Companyforecasts 2026 revenue growth of nearly 30 percent in US 
USdollar terms. For the first quarter of 2026, the firm expects revenue to surge as much as 40 percent year-over-year to $35.8 billion. To support this growth, management plans capital expenditure for 2026 between $52 billion and $56 billion, which could represent a 37 percent jump from the previous year. Chief Executive C.C. Wei c c weistated that while demand signals are strong, the company must invest carefully to avoid disaster amid potential concerns regarding an artificial intelligence bubble.
USdollar terms. For the first quarter of 2026, the firm expects revenue to surge as much as 40 percent year-over-year to $35.8 billion. To support this growth, management plans capital expenditure for 2026 between $52 billion and $56 billion, which could represent a 37 percent jump from the previous year. Chief Executive C.C. Wei c c weistated that while demand signals are strong, the company must invest carefully to avoid disaster amid potential concerns regarding an artificial intelligence bubble.
