TSMC beats its Q3 2026 revenue outlook. We examine reported margins and management's new Q4 guidance.
Updated October 15, 2026, after the Q3 earnings release (Europe/Zurich).
Revenue beats the previous outlook
TSMC reported US$46.72 billion of Q3 2026 revenue, up 41.2% year over year in US dollars, and NT$763.06 billion net income, up 68.7% in NT dollars. Revenue exceeded the previous US$44.6–45.8 billion guidance range.
Strong margins despite the 2nm ramp
Gross margin was 66.4%, within the prior 65–67% guidance but below Q2's 67.7%. Operating margin reached 58.7%. Advanced technologies (7nm and below) represented 79% of wafer revenue, including 8% from 2nm.
Q4 outlook signals further growth
Management guided for US$52.3–54.3 billion in Q4 revenue, a 65–67% gross margin and a 56.5–58.5% operating margin. These are forecasts, not reported results.
NextSignal assessment
The report offers compelling evidence of continued demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and an important fundamental signal for the AI supply chain. Risks remain: heavy capital expenditure, 2nm ramp costs, geographic concentration and demanding equity valuations. Strong results do not guarantee a positive share-price response.
Source: TSMC Investor Relations, Q3 2026.
41.2% YoY growth in USD
Within Q3 guidance of 65–67%
Management forecast, not actual
Q3 actual revenue US$46.72B; Q4 revenue guidance US$52.3–54.3B.
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