TSMC Q1 Net Profit Surges 60.3%, Earning NT$4B Daily

TSMC released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 ahead of its earnings call today, showcasing continued strength in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

According to the report, TSMC recorded consolidated revenue of NT$839.25 billion and a net income after tax of NT$361.56 billion, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of NT$13.94. On average, the company generated NT$4.017 billion in daily net profit—equivalent to approximately RMB 908 million.

Compared to Q1 2024, TSMC's revenue rose by 41.6%, net income surged by 60.3%, and EPS increased by 60.4%. However, in comparison with Q4 2024, revenue and net income saw a sequential dip of 3.4% and 3.5% respectively.

In USD terms, Q1 2025 revenue stood at $25.53 billion, marking a 35.3% year-over-year increase, but a 5.1% decline from the previous quarter. The company reported a gross margin of 58.8%, an operating margin of 48.5%, and a net profit margin of 43.1%.

In terms of wafer technology distribution, 3nm process nodes accounted for 22% of total wafer revenue, 5nm contributed 36%, and 7nm made up 15%. Advanced technologies—defined as 7nm and below—collectively represented 73% of total wafer revenue for the quarter.

TSMC's latest performance underscores its leadership in cutting-edge process nodes, reflecting strong demand for high-performance computing and AI-driven semiconductor applications.