TSMC (TWSE: 2330 / NYSE: TSM) reports more than 30% year-on-year net revenue growth in Q3 2026 (July–September 2026, release expected ~16 October 2026, confirmed by TSMC press release or Bloomberg by 20 October 2026)
Hit
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Published on 7. September 2026
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Predicted for 16. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
TSMC reported Q2 2026 (April–June) consolidated revenue of USD 40.20 billion – up +36.0% YoY in NTD and +33.7% in USD. Key drivers: sustained AI chip demand (CoWoS packaging for Nvidia H200/GB200, Apple A20 chip), HPC segment at 52% of revenue. Despite a strong Q3 2025 comparison base, TSMC's own prior-quarter guidance points to continued robust growth. June monthly revenue surged +68% YoY. Risks: US-China export restrictions, consumer-segment softness. No direct market odds.
Data basis for this prediction
- TSMC Q2 2026 Earnings (SEC-Filing / TechPowerUp): Revenue NT$1.270 Brd. (+36 % YoY); USD 40,20 Mrd. (+33,7 % YoY) (Juli 2026)
- CNBC (13. Juli 2026): TSMC Juni-Umsatz +68 % YoY – stärkstes Monatswachstum seit Jahren
- Yahoo Finance / Forbes: TSMC H2-2026-Outlook – anhaltende AI-Chip-Nachfrage als struktureller Haupttreiber
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] TSMC meldete Q3 2026 Nettoumsatzwachstum von +41,2 % YoY (USD-Basis), damit klar über 30 %. Quellen: TSMC Form 6-K SEC-Filing, Yahoo Finance, Benzinga Earnings Transcript (15./16. Oktober 2026).
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