**Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to report strong earnings for Q1 2026 before market opening on April 16.** The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is $3.29 per share, reflecting a 55.2% increase from the previous year, while revenue projections range from $34.6 billion to $35.8 billion, with a midpoint estimate of $35.5 billion, indicating a 39.1% rise year-over-year.
Over the past year, TSMC shares have increased by 137.8%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 44.7% rise. The company’s robust growth has been driven by a surge in demand from AI applications and advanced chip technologies, including 3nm and 5nm processes. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs related to global expansion are expected to exert pressure on profit margins in the upcoming quarter.
