[TSMC] TSMC Announces Q1 2026 Earnings Per Share of NT$22.08
TSMC reported strong Q1 2026 financial results with consolidated revenue of NT$1.134 trillion and EPS of NT$22.08, driven by high demand for its advanced process technologies. The company projects continued strength in Q2 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 16, 2026 at 09:00
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1. Date of occurrence: 115/04/16
2. Company Name: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
3. Relationship with the Company (enter "This Company" or "Subsidiary"): This Company
4. Shareholding Ratio: Not applicable.
5. Reason for occurrence: Not applicable.
6. Countermeasures: Not applicable.
7. Other matters to be noted (If the subject of the event or resolution is a publicly issued company or above, this major event announcement also meets the criteria of "major event affecting shareholders' equity or stock price" as stipulated in Article 7, Paragraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities Transaction Act):
TSMC announced its Q1 2026 financial report today (16th), with consolidated revenue of approximately NT$1,134.1 billion and net profit after tax of approximately NT$572.48 billion, resulting in an earnings per share of NT$22.08 (equivalent to USD 3.49 per American Depositary Receipt).
Compared to the same period last year, Q1 2026 revenue increased by 35.1%, while net profit after tax and EPS both increased by 58.3%. Compared to the previous quarter, Q1 2026 revenue increased by 8.4%, and net profit after tax increased by 13.2%. The above financial figures are consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Taiwan Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (TAIGAS), which are recognized by the FSC.
In USD terms, Q1 2026 revenue was $35.9 billion, an increase of 40.6% compared to the same period last year and an increase of 6.4% compared to the previous quarter.
In Q1 2026, the gross margin was 66.2%, operating margin was 58.1%, and net profit margin was 50.5%.
3nm process shipments accounted for 25% of TSMC's Q1 2026 wafer sales, 5nm process shipments accounted for 36% of total wafer sales for the quarter, and 7nm process shipments accounted for 13% of total wafer sales for the quarter. Overall, revenue from advanced processes (including 7nm and more advanced processes) reached 74% of total wafer sales for the quarter.
TSMC's Senior Vice President, CFO and Spokesperson, Mr. L.J. Huang, stated: "TSMC's Q1 2026 performance benefited from strong market demand for our advanced process technologies. Entering Q2 2026, the continued strong demand for TSMC's advanced process technologies will continue to support our performance."
Based on the assessment of the current business conditions, TSMC's outlook for Q2 2026 is as follows:
- Consolidated revenue is expected to be between $39 billion and $40.2 billion;
Assuming an exchange rate of NT$31.7 to USD 1,
- Gross margin is expected to be between 65.5% and 67.5%;
- Operating margin is expected to be between 56.5% and 58.5%.
Keywords: Major Event Announcement
2. Company Name: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
3. Relationship with the Company (enter "This Company" or "Subsidiary"): This Company
4. Shareholding Ratio: Not applicable.
5. Reason for occurrence: Not applicable.
6. Countermeasures: Not applicable.
7. Other matters to be noted (If the subject of the event or resolution is a publicly issued company or above, this major event announcement also meets the criteria of "major event affecting shareholders' equity or stock price" as stipulated in Article 7, Paragraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities Transaction Act):
TSMC announced its Q1 2026 financial report today (16th), with consolidated revenue of approximately NT$1,134.1 billion and net profit after tax of approximately NT$572.48 billion, resulting in an earnings per share of NT$22.08 (equivalent to USD 3.49 per American Depositary Receipt).
Compared to the same period last year, Q1 2026 revenue increased by 35.1%, while net profit after tax and EPS both increased by 58.3%. Compared to the previous quarter, Q1 2026 revenue increased by 8.4%, and net profit after tax increased by 13.2%. The above financial figures are consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Taiwan Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (TAIGAS), which are recognized by the FSC.
In USD terms, Q1 2026 revenue was $35.9 billion, an increase of 40.6% compared to the same period last year and an increase of 6.4% compared to the previous quarter.
In Q1 2026, the gross margin was 66.2%, operating margin was 58.1%, and net profit margin was 50.5%.
3nm process shipments accounted for 25% of TSMC's Q1 2026 wafer sales, 5nm process shipments accounted for 36% of total wafer sales for the quarter, and 7nm process shipments accounted for 13% of total wafer sales for the quarter. Overall, revenue from advanced processes (including 7nm and more advanced processes) reached 74% of total wafer sales for the quarter.
TSMC's Senior Vice President, CFO and Spokesperson, Mr. L.J. Huang, stated: "TSMC's Q1 2026 performance benefited from strong market demand for our advanced process technologies. Entering Q2 2026, the continued strong demand for TSMC's advanced process technologies will continue to support our performance."
Based on the assessment of the current business conditions, TSMC's outlook for Q2 2026 is as follows:
- Consolidated revenue is expected to be between $39 billion and $40.2 billion;
Assuming an exchange rate of NT$31.7 to USD 1,
- Gross margin is expected to be between 65.5% and 67.5%;
- Operating margin is expected to be between 56.5% and 58.5%.
Keywords: Major Event Announcement