Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 10
TSMC May Sales Jump 30% to NT$416.98 Billion as AI Chip Demand Stays Strong
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 10

TSMC May Sales Jump 30% to NT$416.98 Billion as AI Chip Demand Stays Strong

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 10

Summary

  • NT$416.98 billion in May revenue marked a 30% year-on-year increase for TSMC, underscoring sustained momentum in chip orders tied to AI buildouts.
  • AI infrastructure spending is driving that growth, with the global rush to add computing capacity continuing to support demand for advanced semiconductors.
  • April-May combined sales rose about 24% from a year earlier, according to Bloomberg calculations, keeping TSMC on track for a strong second quarter.
  • Analysts are looking for second-quarter sales growth of about 35%, making May's result a key signal that AI demand remains robust.

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