TSMC's AI-fuelled profit streak hits sixth straight record in 3Q26, but 2nm expansion weighs on margins

On October 15, 2026, TSMC reported its sixth consecutive quarter of record net profit, with third-quarter earnings rising 68.7% year-over-year to NT$763.06 billion (approx. US$23.6 billion), exceeding market expectations on sustained demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial…

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