# TSMC expected to report a net profit of T$543.3 billion ($17.23 billion) for the first quarter.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-16 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- TSMC is projected to report a 50% surge in net profit for January-March 2026.
- The company has revised plans in Japan to manufacture 3-nanometre chips instead of mature nodes.
- TSMC's market capitalization now nears $1.68 trillion, almost double Samsung Electronics.
- TSMC's capital spending for 2026 could exceed $56 billion, reflecting confidence in AI demand.
- TSMC's advanced packaging and 3nm AI chip demand currently outstrip its production capacity.

**Companies:** TSMC, Apple, Nvidia
**Countries:** Taiwan, United States, Japan

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