TLDR
- TSMC posted record August revenue of T$514.8 billion ($16.35 billion), up 53.3% year-on-year
- Revenue also climbed 10.1% from July, marking four straight months of monthly growth
- Year-to-date revenue hit T$3.38 trillion, up 39.3% from the same period last year
- TSMC holds a 72.5% global foundry market share as of Q2, per TrendForce data
- The company plans to adopt ASML’s High NA chipmaking technology in large-scale manufacturing from 2030
TSMC reported record monthly revenue for August, driven by continued strong demand for chips used in artificial intelligence applications.
$TSM reported Aug. revenue of $16.3B, up 53.3% YoY
TSMC says it still can’t meet demand even while working on roughly 20 fabs simultaneously, around 4-5x its historical pace, with chipmaking tool needs nearly doubling since the end of last year. pic.twitter.com/HwvzcmUUVW
— Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) September 10, 2026
The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of T$514.8 billion ($16.35 billion) for August, a 53.3% jump from a year earlier. Revenue also rose 10.1% from July.
TSM stock closed 0.61% lower on Thursday ahead of the revenue release.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, TSM
It marks the fourth consecutive month of revenue growth for the Taiwanese chipmaker.
Year-to-date revenue reached T$3.38 trillion, up 39.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
AI Demand Keeps Capacity Full
Demand for TSMC’s most advanced chipmaking processes has been a key driver. The company’s 5-, 4-, and 3-nanometer capacity was fully booked through Q2, according to research firm TrendForce.
During its Q2 earnings call in July, TSMC described AI-related demand as “extremely robust.” The company reported a 77% year-on-year jump in Q2 profit and forecast Q3 revenue between $44.6 billion and $45.8 billion.
TSMC’s advanced processes are in high demand partly because the company is a top supplier to Nvidia, which continues to ramp production of its AI processors.
The strong demand has allowed TSMC to push up prices it charges customers for contract manufacturing, while also driving capacity expansion.
TSMC’s stock has doubled over the past 12 months and has surged sixfold since late 2022.
Global Foundry Market Dominance
TSMC held a 72.5% share of the global foundry market in Q2, per TrendForce. Samsung Foundry ranked second at 5.9%, with China’s SMIC at 5.4%.
The world’s top 10 foundries combined posted record revenue of nearly $53.49 billion in Q2, driven in part by supply constraints for advanced processes tied to AI and high-performance computing.
This week, TSMC and Dutch chip equipment maker ASML announced a joint initiative to advance next-generation chipmaking technology. TSMC said it plans to use ASML’s High NA technology in large-scale manufacturing for advanced nodes starting in 2030.
Stop guessing and start investing with confidence. KnockoutStocks gives you the AI insights, market intelligence, and stock research you need to spot opportunities, cut through the noise, and make smarter investment decisions — all in one powerful platform.
Sign up today and get 50% OFF full access to our premium stock picks.
Simply use coupon code SPECIAL50 at checkout to claim your exclusive discount.
Get 3 Free Stock Ebooks
Discover top-performing stocks in AI, Crypto, and Technology with expert analysis.
- Top 10 AI Stocks - Leading AI companies
- Top 10 Crypto Stocks - Blockchain leaders
- Top 10 Tech Stocks - Tech giants
