TSMC's Financial Triumph in Q1 2025

In an impressive display of financial health, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) unveiled a 60.3% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2025, totaling 361.56 billion New Taiwan dollars ($11.1 billion). This performance not only surpassed expectations but also highlighted the burgeoning demand for AI technologies.

Revenue and Earnings Per Share Soar

The company's revenue witnessed a 41.6% jump from the previous year, reaching 839.25 billion New Taiwan dollars (approximately $25.81 billion). Additionally, TSMC reported a 60.4% year-on-year growth in diluted earnings per share (EPS), which stood at 13.94 New Taiwan dollars ($2.12).

Technological Advancements Drive Growth

TSMC, a pivotal supplier for giants like Apple and Nvidia, revealed that 3-nanometer (nm) technology shipments contributed to 22% of the total revenue. The 5nm and 7nm technologies accounted for 36% and 15%, respectively. Notably, advanced technologies (7nm and above) made up 73% of the total wafer revenue, underscoring TSMC's leadership in semiconductor innovation.