Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) announced that its revenue for May 2025 grew by nearly 40% compared to the same month last year. The company reported consolidated revenue of NT$320.52 billion (about US$10.7 billion) for May.
This strong increase was mainly driven by high demand for chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) products. However, TSMC's revenue in May was 8.3% lower than its record-high sales in April.
What does TSMC do?
TSMC is the world's largest contract chipmaker. It manufactures computer chips for many technology companies.
Why did TSMC's revenue grow so much in May 2025?
Revenue grew strongly due to rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) products.
Why was May's revenue lower than April's?
While revenue was much higher than the previous year, sales in May were 8.3% lower compared to April, which was a record month for the company.
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