TSMC’s October Sales Set New Record but Growth Cools to 16.9% YoY as AI Demand Normalizes; Smartphone Orders Reawaken
TSMC posted record October revenue of NT$367.47 billion, up 16.9% year over year but marking its slowest annual growth since February. Year-to-date sales reached NT$3.13 trillion, a 33.8% increase. The company maintained Q4 guidance of US$32.2–33.4 billion, citing steady AI demand. Taipei stocks rose 0.79% as investors bought TSMC ahead of the results.