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TSMC Soars on Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook

Upbeat results with strong guidance highlight AI‑fueled demand for TSMC’s most advanced nodes.

Overview

  • Q4 2025 EPS reached $3.14 on revenue of $33.7 billion, topping estimates of $2.98 and $32.7 billion.
  • Sales rose 25% year over year and earnings climbed 35%, with gross, operating, and net margins at 62.3%, 54%, and 48.3%, respectively.
  • Wafer shipments were heavily concentrated in advanced nodes, with 3 nm at 28%, 5 nm at 35%, and 7 nm at 14% for a 77% total.
  • TSMC guided Q1 2026 revenue to $34.6–$35.8 billion with projected gross margins of 63%–65% and operating margins of 54%–56%, as the CFO signaled continued strong demand for leading‑edge processes.
  • The stock jumped about 6.1% intraday after the report, while Citi had raised its price target on Jan. 9 and flagged a near‑term upside catalyst ahead of earnings.