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TSMC Q4 profit set to surge 58% on strong AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is projected to post a fourth-quarter net profit of T$377.95 billion (US$11.41 billion), according to  SmartEstimate from 22 analysts compiled by LSEG.

This marks a 58% increase from T$238.7 billion (US$7.22 billion) recorded during the same period last year.

The company is set to release its earnings and revenue outlook on Thursday at 0600 GMT.

As the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC benefits from growing AI adaption, serving major clients like Apple and Nvidia.

However, it face challenges from US export restrictions to China and uncertainties surrounding the incoming US administration.

Recent TSMC developments

Timeline
13-Jan-2025 📈 TSMC beats US stocks with record 2024 sales
  • TSMC ADRs rise 0.60% amid US market losses.
  • 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 funding
10-Jan-2025 📈 TSMC achieves $26.3b in Q4 revenue due to growing AI demand
  • TSMC posts NT$868.42B Q4 revenue surge.
  • Revenue boosted by high AI chip demand.
10-Jan-2025 🚫 TSMC ends ties with SG firm over Huawei chip: sources
  • TSMC ends ties with PowerAir over export control issues.
  • Chip linked to Huawei triggers recent TSMC scrutiny.
30-Dec-2024 🏭 TSMC to build two more chip plants in southern Taiwan

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