【招商电子】台积电25Q2跟踪报告：25Q2业绩及Q3指引均超预期，上修全年收入增速预期

Core Viewpoint - TSMC reported strong Q2 2025 results with revenue of $30.07 billion, a year-on-year increase of 44.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 17.8%, leading to an upward revision of the 2025 full-year revenue guidance to 30% growth [1][3][17] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 profit exceeded expectations with a gross margin of 58.6%, close to the upper limit of guidance [1][3] - Q3 2025 revenue guidance is set at $31.8 to $33 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 38% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 8% [3][13] - Q2 2025 capital expenditure was $9.63 billion, maintaining the full-year capex guidance of $38 to $42 billion [4][14] Revenue Composition - HPC revenue continues to rise, with 74% of revenue coming from 7nm and below process nodes [2][12] - By technology node, revenue breakdown is 24% from 3nm, 36% from 5nm, and 14% from 7nm [2][12] - By platform, HPC revenue increased by 14% quarter-on-quarter, accounting for 60% of total revenue [2][12] Guidance and Outlook - The company expects strong revenue growth in Q3 2025, with a gross margin guidance of 55.5% to 57.5% [3][13] - The company anticipates a potential decline in Q4 2025 revenue due to tariff impacts and other uncertainties [3][4] - AI demand is expected to see explosive growth within 6 months to 1 year, with a projected CAGR of nearly 45% from AI-accelerated chips [4][17] Global Expansion Plans - TSMC plans to invest $165 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona, including six advanced wafer fabs and two advanced packaging facilities [19][20] - The company is also expanding in Japan and Europe, with plans for specialized technology factories in Kumamoto and Dresden [20][21] Technological Advancements - N2 and A16 technologies are positioned to meet the growing demand for high-efficiency computing, with N2 expected to enter mass production in the second half of 2025 [21][22] - The company is focusing on enhancing its technology leadership and operational excellence to strengthen its competitive position [18][41]