TSMC’s Q3 2026 Results: Revenue Growth and the 2nm Shift, Explained
NEWS · TECHNOLOGY · 16 OCTOBER 2026 TSMC reported US$46.72 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 41.2% from a year earlier. Its 2nm technology accounted for 8% of wafer revenue. These figures describe different things: the size of the business and the mix of manufacturing technology it sold. Here is how to read both without confusing sales, profit and chip counts. What changed in the latest results? TSMC, a foundry—a company that manufactures chips for other companies , released its results on 15 October 2026. The reporting period ended on 30 September and covers July through September. The official earnings release gives the following figures: Reported measure Third quarter 2026 Revenue in US dollars US$46.72 billion Growth from the previous quarter 16.2%, in US dollars Growth from the same quarter a year earlier 41.2%, in US dollars 2nm share of total wafer revenue 8% The next-quarter figure is a forecast. On its results page , TSMC gives fourth-quarter revenue guidance ...