AI Demand Boosts TSMC’s First-Quarter Profits by 9% – Surpasses Expectations
Taipei, Taiwan – TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, impressed investors with a 9% increase in first-quarter net profit, surpassing market expectations. This performance is attributed to the growing demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence applications, propelling the company’s success amidst a shift away from pandemic-induced electronics demand. In a remarkable financial quarter, TSMC reported a rise in net profit from T$206.9 billion to T$225.5 billion, outperforming analyst estimates. The company’s revenue for January-March …