TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (台積電, TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported Wednesday (Sept. 10) that August consolidated revenue soared to NT$335.772 billion (around US$11.08 billion). The figures represent a 3.9% monthly gain and a robust 33.8% year-over-year surge. TSMC has accumulated NT$2.431983 trillion (around US$80.24 billion) in revenue through August 2025, demonstrating a remarkable 37.1% annual increase.
TSMC had previously issued third-quarter revenue guidance between NT$31.8 billion (around US$1.05 billion) and NT$33 billion (around US$1.09 billion), projecting an 8% quarterly increase and a 38% annual rise. The semiconductor manufacturer expects gross margins to range from 55.5% to 57.5% and operating margins between 45.5% and 47.5%. These projections assume an exchange rate of NT$29 to US$1 for calculation purposes.
TSMC revealed that its cutting-edge 3-nanometer process accounted for 24% of wafer sales revenue in the second quarter of 2025, while the 5-nanometer process contributed 36% and the 7-nanometer process made up 14%. Advanced process technologies, including 7-nanometer and more sophisticated processes, constituted 74% of total wafer sales revenue for the quarter. TSMC shares closed at NT$1,225 (around US$40.40) on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (臺灣證券交易所), setting a new record high. ◼