Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced a significant increase in its results for fiscal year 2025, reflecting strong global demand for high-performance chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
According to the figures released, TSMC’s annual net profit reached approximately TWD 1.71 trillion, representing growth of 46.4% compared to 2024. This performance was accompanied by total revenues of TWD 3.8 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 31.6%.
In the fourth quarter, the company recorded its best quarterly result ever, with a profit of TWD 505.7 billion, driven by operating margins above market expectations.
TSMC attributes these results to the growing adoption of advanced semiconductors in AI-based devices and systems, with 3-nanometre technologies accounting for a significant share of revenue.
For the first quarter of 2026, the company forecasts further strong revenue growth, estimated at around 38% year-on-year, supported by momentum in the AI market and the continued expansion of its manufacturing capacity.
TSMC is also strengthening its investment plans, with capital expenditures projected between USD 52 billion and USD 56 billion for 2026, aimed at expanding its production infrastructure and maintaining technological leadership in the semiconductor sector.
This solid performance highlights the increasing importance of advanced chips in the global technology value chain and TSMC’s strategic position as a key supplier to major technology companies developing AI solutions.
