TSMC net profit hits record on AI chip demand

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Taiwanese chip giant TSMC said Thursday that net profit soared to another record high in the third quarter, buoyed by massive global demand for AI hardware. The result marked the sixth straight record quarterly net profit for the company, the world's biggest contract maker of microchips. TSMC's capacity is a fierce battleground for AI customers including Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom and AMD.

Why it matters：TSMC's record profit underscores how AI demand is reshaping the global semiconductor industry and concentrating advanced chip production in Taiwan.

Key points

  • TSMC reported a record quarterly net profit for the sixth straight quarter
  • The result was driven by global demand for AI hardware
  • TSMC is the world's biggest contract chipmaker

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