The surge in monthly revenue experienced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in March 2022 was largely attributed to the increasing demand for AI chips. This spike in revenue, totaling 195.2 billion new Taiwan dollars ($6.1 billion), reflected a significant growth of 34.3% compared to the previous year. TSMC’s overall revenue for the first quarter of the year reached 592.6 billion new Taiwan dollars, marking a 16.5% increase year-on-year.
As the world’s largest contract semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC plays a crucial role in producing chips for major tech companies like Apple and Nvidia. The ongoing AI boom has propelled the company’s revenue growth, with semiconductors designed for AI applications driving the market forward.
TSMC displayed on a phone screen and microchip and are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on July 19, 2023
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The landscape of AI chip development has seen increased competition recently. Companies like AMD and Intel have been expanding their offerings to compete with industry leaders like Nvidia. This competition has led to a diverse range of AI chip options in the market, with startups also entering the space with innovative solutions.
Investors have shown confidence in TSMC’s position in the AI chip market, driving the company’s shares to nearly 40% growth since the beginning of the year. With a projected 50% annual growth in AI revenue, TSMC is poised to capitalize on the sustained demand for AI chips in the coming years.
Analysts anticipate a 23.7% increase in TSMC’s total revenue for the year, based on LSEG consensus estimates. This positive outlook follows a temporary decline in revenue experienced by the company in the previous year.
