TSMC, world's largest contract chipmaker, posts record Q4 profit of $16.01 billion—up 35%—beating forecasts on surging AI semiconductor demand from clients including Nvidia and Apple

TSMC Q4 profit jumps 35% to record, beats expectations

A general view of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) fabrication plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabTAIPEI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 35% jump in fourth-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record as it benefited from surging demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence applications.Taiwan Semiconductor Manu...