Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) reports Q3 FY2026 net revenue above USD 45.5 billion
Hit
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Published on 15. September 2026
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Predicted for 16. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
TSMC posted record Q2 2026 revenue of USD 40.20B (+36% YoY) with a net profit margin of 55.6% and announced an additional USD 100B Arizona investment. Its own Q3 guidance is USD 44.6–45.8B (midpoint ~USD 45.2B). A forecast above USD 45.5B sits in the upper quarter of the guidance range; TSMC has regularly exceeded its upper guidance bound amid the sustained AI chip boom (Nvidia, Apple, AMD). Publication expected approx. October 16, 2026, confirmed by TSMC Investor Relations or Bloomberg by October 17, 2026.
Data basis for this prediction
- TSMC Q2 2026 Earnings Release (16.7.2026): Revenue USD 40,20 Mrd. (+36 % YoY), Net Income +77,4 % YoY (TSMC IR / CNBC)
- TSMC Q3 2026 Revenue Guidance: USD 44,6–45,8 Mrd.; Nettogewinnmarge 55,6 % (TSMC IR, Juli 2026)
- CNBC 16.7.2026: TSMC kündigt zusätzliche USD 100 Mrd. Arizona-Investition an nach Q2-Rekordgewinn
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] TSMC Q3 2026 Nettoumsatz $46,72 Mrd. USD > 45,5 Mrd. USD-Schwelle. Quelle: TSMC Form 6-K, Cryptobriefing.com (Oktober 2026).
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