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TSMC Q4 profit hits record $11.38b on AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 57% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q4, reaching about  NT$374.68 (US$11.38 billion).

The results, disclosed on Thursday, was slightly below analysts’ expectations of NT$377.95 billion (US$11.47 billion).

As the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC supplies major tech companies like Apple and Nvidia.

The company has seen increased demand for semiconductors used in AI processing during the October to December period, leading to a record quarterly profit.

Recent TSMC developments

Timeline
16-Jan-2025 📊 TSMC drives Taiwan’s record investments in US, Japan
  • TSMC drives Taiwan’s $44.93B outbound investments
  • Investments grow 90.57% compared to last year
14-Jan-2025 📈 TSMC market share reaches 64% in Q3 2024: research
  • TSMC holds 64% of global foundry market
  • Starts 2nm production for improved performance
14-Jan-2025 📊 TSMC Q4 profit set to surge 58% on strong AI chip demand
  • TSMC Q4 profit hits T$377.95B, up 58% YoY.
  • Earnings outlook set for release on Thursday.
13-Jan-2025 📈 TSMC beats US stocks with record 2024 sales
  • TSMC ADRs rise 0.60% amid US market decline
  • Record sales of NT$2.89 trillion reported for 2024
11-Jan-2025 💻 TSMC makes history with first 4nm chip made in US
  • TSMC starts four-nanometer chip production in Arizona
  • US supports TSMC’s expansion with $6.6 billion aid

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