TSMC Reports 55% Revenue Surge; ASML Raises Guidance on AI Demand
What happened
TSMC reported that its September revenue surged 55% year over year, with high-performance computing revenue rising 20% quarter over quarter to 66% of total revenue. Concurrently, ASML raised its full-year guidance to a range of €43 billion to €45 billion, following the qualification of High NA EUV on Intel 18A layers.
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Why it matters
The reports indicate strong demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, driven by AI and high-performance computing. ASML's EUV systems are nearly fully booked for 2027, and TSMC is targeting approximately 25% annual revenue growth through 2029.
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Who's involved
- TSMCSemiconductor foundry that reported a 55% revenue surge driven by AI demand.
- Intel FoundrySemiconductor foundry whose 18A layers achieved qualification for High NA EUV.
- IntelAmerican multinational technology company whose advanced roadmap was validated by EUV qualification.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NvidiaSpeculative
Nvidia might see increased foundry orders from TSMC as the 55% revenue surge validates AI demand.
- Lam ResearchSpeculative
Lam Research could see increased demand for equipment suppliers due to TSMC's substantial capital expenditure plans.
- Applied MaterialsSpeculative
Applied Materials could see increased demand for equipment suppliers due to TSMC's substantial capital expenditure plans.
- Intel FoundrySpeculative
Intel Foundry might increase its production capacity and sales as High NA EUV hits qualification for its advanced layers.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Nvidia may benefit from TSMC's surge in advanced AI chip manufacturingNvidia may benefit from TSMC's surge in advanced AI chip manufacturingLikely
- How could TSMC and ASML's role in the AI supply chain affect Applied Materials?Applied Materials could see increased demand due to TSMC's huge capital spendingLikely
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The entities involved
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TSMC
semiconductor foundry company headquartered in Taiwan
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- TSMC and ASML formed a collaborative initiative to pioneer industry transition, involving their CEOs.
- Demand from both TSMC and Intel is supporting the growth runway for ASML Holding N.V.
- ASML announced new partnerships with Xanadu and supply agreements with Intel and TSMC for advanced chip manufacturing.