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Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarter
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC posted a record-breaking net profit in Q3 2026, driven by soaring global demand for AI hardware chips, marking its sixth consecutive quarterly profit record. Revenue also jumped over 50%, highlighting strong market growth and demand, particularly from AI data centre processors like those used by Nvidia.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 30 sources have reported it between 10 Sep 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
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TSMC's record profits confirm AI chip demand is a major growth engine in semiconductor manufacturing. If you build tools or supply chain services for chip makers or AI hardware, this is an opening to lock in partnerships or revisit growth plans this quarter.
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30 sources · first reported 10 Sep 2026 · latest 16 Oct 2026
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