台积电2nm芯片即将涨价！AI需求非常强劲 汽车芯片复苏

Core Viewpoint - TSMC reported strong financial results for Q3, with revenue of $33.1 billion, a year-over-year increase of 40.8% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 10.1%, driven by cost optimization and improved capacity utilization [2][3] Financial Performance - Revenue in USD reached $33.1 billion, exceeding guidance of $31.8-$33.0 billion, and up from $30.07 billion in Q2 and $23.50 billion in Q3 2024 [3] - Gross margin was 59.5%, surpassing the previous quarter's guidance of 55.5%-57.5% [2][3] - Operating margin stood at 50.6%, exceeding the guidance of 45.5%-47.5% [2][3] - Net income attributable to shareholders was $452.3 million, a 13.6% increase from the previous quarter and a 39.1% increase year-over-year [3] Market Segments - High-Performance Computing (HPC) continues to be a significant revenue driver, increasing its contribution from 51% in the previous year to 57%-60% in recent quarters [2][5] - The smartphone market saw a 19% quarter-over-quarter revenue increase, while the automotive market showed signs of recovery with an 18% increase [9][12] Technology and Pricing - TSMC's 3nm and 5nm processes accounted for 60% of revenue, up from 52% the previous year [5][6] - The company is considering price increases for its 2nm process due to strong AI demand [7][8] Future Outlook - AI demand is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 45% in the next five years, with TSMC working to close the supply-demand gap in advanced packaging [5][7] - The global semiconductor supply chain is moving away from the inventory correction cycle, with a potential for price increases in the future [14]