The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) logo is seen during the opening ceremony of TSMC's Global RnD Center in Hsinchu on July 28, 2023. (Photo by Amber Wang/AFP)
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyThe fourth quarter Revenues and profits It exceeded expectations, as demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications continues to rise.
Here are TSMC's Q4 results versus LSEG consensus estimates:
- Net revenue: NT$868.46 billion (US$26.36 billion), vs. NT$850.08 billion expected
- Net income: NT$374.68 billion, versus NT$366.61 billion expected
TSMC's revenue in the December quarter rose 38.8% from a year earlier, while net income rose 57%.
The company expected fourth-quarter revenues to range between $26.1 billion and $26.9 billion.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for customers such as Nvidia and apple It took advantage of the huge trend in favor of artificial intelligence.
Company Released It posted December revenue last week, bringing its annual total to NT$2.9 trillion — a record year for sales since the company went public in 1994.
In 2025, the company faces some headwinds from US export controls on China and uncertainty surrounding the trade policy of President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose broad tariffs and also accused Taiwan of “stealing” US chip business.
Taiwan-listed TSMC shares rose 81% in 2024 and were trading 3.75% higher on Thursday.
