Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) reported a 39% rise in quarterly sales, exceeding estimates with revenues of NT$868.5 billion (US$26.3 billion).
The strong performance supports expectations for continued spending on AI hardware by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and others.
TSMC's market value has nearly doubled in 2024, but concerns persist about the sustainability of AI demand and potential overbuilding.
Investors are awaiting TSMC's full earnings report on January 16 for insights into future industry outlooks and growth plans.
Expansions and new plants are planned in Europe and other regions to cater to the AI market, indicating TSMC's long-term growth strategy.