**Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)** is a leading semiconductor manufacturer, reporting a **35% year-over-year revenue increase** to **$36 billion** in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The company’s net income surged **58%** to **$18 billion**, equating to **$3.49 per ADR**. TSMC’s market capitalization is now over **$1.6 trillion**, affirming its position as a dominant player in the chip industry.
TSMC partners with major tech companies like **Nvidia**, **Amazon**, and **Apple**, producing a wide array of over **12,682 products with 305 technologies**. The firm anticipates full-year revenue growth of over **30%** in 2026, thanks to the increasing demand for advanced semiconductor chips, particularly in AI, computing, and IoT sectors.
Since its public debut in 1994, TSMC has achieved consistent sales and profit growth of over **18% annually** and has maintained its dividend payouts without cuts since 2004, doubling them in the past five years.
