TSMC Q1 Revenue Dips 3.4%, Projects 13% Growth in Q2 Amid AI Demand

Earnings Call

Apr 17, 2025

TSMC's Q1 2025 earnings call highlights:
1. Revenue: Decreased 3.4% sequentially in NT$ (5.1% in USD) due to smartphone seasonality, partially offset by AI-related demand growth.
2. Gross Margin: 58.8%, down 0.2 percentage points sequentially.
3. EPS: NT$13.94
4. Revenue by Technology: 3nm (22%), 5nm and 7nm (51%), advanced technologies (≤7nm) accounted for 73% of wafer revenue.
5. Q2 2025 Guidance: Revenue between $28.4-29.2 billion, representing 13% sequential increase. Gross margin expected between 57-59%.
6. Capital Budget 2025: $38-42 billion, with 70% allocated for advanced process technologies.
7. Overseas Expansion: Expecting 2-3% margin dilution in 2025 due to overseas fab ramps in Kumamoto and Arizona.Disclaimer: This earnings call summary is generated by AI and is for informational purposes only. Due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may exist. It does not constitute investment advice or commitments.

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