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October 15, 2026 TSMC Page 1 of 2 Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., October 15, 2026 -- TSMC today announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,494.24 billion, net income of NT$763.06 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$29.43 (US$4.60 per ADR unit) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Year-over-year, third quarter revenue increased 50.9%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 68.7%. Compared to second quarter 2026, third quarter results represented a 17.6% increase in revenue and an 8.0% increase in net income. All figures were prepared in accordance with TIFRS on a consolidated basis. In US dollars, third quarter revenue was $46.72 billion, which increased 41.2% year-over-year and increased 16.2% from the previous quarter. Gross margin for the quarter was 66.4%, operating margin was 58.7%, and net profit margin was 51.1%. In the third quarter, shipments of 2-nanometer accounted for 8% of total wafer revenue ; 3- nanometer accounted for 33%; 5-nanometer accounted for 28%; and 7-nanometer accounted for 10%. Advanced technologies, defined as 7 -nanometer and more advanced technologies, accounted for 79% of total wafer revenue. TSMC Reports Third Quarter EPS of NT$29.43
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October 15, 2026 TSMC Page 2 of 2 Profile TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987, and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world. TSMC deployed 305 distinct process technologies, and manufactured 12,682 products for 534 customers in 2025 by providing the broadest range of advanced, specialty and advanced packaging technology services. The Company is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information please visit https://www.tsmc.com. (Management Report and Tables Follow) CONTACT Jeff Su Investor Relations Division TSMC invest@tsmc.com 886-3-568-2089 Safe Harbor Notice: The statements included in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. TSMC cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on TSMC’s current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons including, among othe rs, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry; demand and supply for TSMC’s foundry manufacturing capacity in particular and for foundry manufacturing capacity in general; intense competition; the failure of one or more significant customers to continue to place the same level of orders with us; TSMC’s ability to remain a technological leader in the semiconductor industry; TSMC’s ability to manage its capacity; TSMC’s ability to obtain, preserve and defend its intellectual property rights; natural disasters and other unexpected events which may disrupt production; and exchange rate fluctuations . Additional information as to these and other risk factors that may cause TS MC’s actual results to differ materially from TSMC’s forward -looking statements may be found in TSMC’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 16, 2026, and such other documents as TSMC may file with, or submit to, the SEC from time to time. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Operating Results Review: CONTACT Jeff Su Investor Relations Division invest@tsmc.com 886-3-568-2089 3Q26 Topics in This Report: • Revenue Analysis • Profit & Expense Analysis • Financial Condition Review • Cash Flow • CapEx • Recap of Recent Important Events & Announcements Financial Highlights: Third Quarter 2026 l Net revenue was NT$1,494.24 billion, representing a 17.6% increase from NT$1,270.38 billion in 2Q26 and a 50.9% increase from NT$989.92 billion in 3Q25. l Gross margin was 66.4%, 1.3 percentage points lower than 2Q26 and 6.9 percentage points higher than 3Q25. l Operating margin was 58.7%, down 1.6 percentage points from 2Q26 and up 8.1 percentage points from 3Q25. l Non-operating items were a gain of NT$ 34.59 billion, compared to a gain of NT$95.83 billion in 2Q26 and a gain of NT$24.68 billion in 3Q25. l Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was NT$763.06 billion, up 8.0% from 2Q26 and up 68.7% from 3Q25. Net profit margin was 51.1% and diluted EPS was NT$29.43. Summary: (Amounts are on consolidated basis and are in NT$ billions unless otherwise noted) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 QoQ YoY EPS (NT$ per common share) 29.43 27.25 17.44 8.0% 68.7% (US$ per ADR unit) 4.60 4.31 2.92 Net Revenue (US$ billions) 46.72 40.20 33.10 16.2% 41.2% Net Revenue 1,494.24 1,270.38 989.92 17.6% 50.9% Gross Profit 992.38 860.31 588.54 15.4% 68.6% Gross Margin 66.4% 67.7% 59.5% Operating Expenses (116.43) (98.98) (87.76) 17.6% 32.7% Other Operating Income and Expenses 0.50 5.27 (0.09) Operating Income 876.45 766.60 500.69 14.3% 75.0% Operating Margin 58.7% 60.3% 50.6% Non-Operating Items 34.59 95.83 24.68 Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent Company 763.06 706.56 452.30 8.0% 68.7% Net Profit Margin 51.1% 55.6% 45.7% Wafer Shipment (kpcs 12 inch-equiv.) 4,476 4,336 4,085 3.2% 9.6% Average Exchange Rate--USD/NTD 31.98 31.60 29.91 1.2% 6.9% Note: Diluted weighted average outstanding shares were 25,932mn units in 3Q26 Quarterly Management Report October 15, 2026
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Wafer Revenue by Technology 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 2nm 8% 3% 0% 3nm 33% 30% 23% 5nm 28% 33% 37% 7nm 10% 11% 14% 16/20nm 6% 6% 7% 28nm 6% 6% 7% 40/45nm 2% 2% 3% 65nm 4% 4% 4% 90nm-0.13um 1% 2% 2% ≥0.15um 2% 3% 3% Net Revenue by Platform 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 High Performance Computing 68% 66% 57% Smartphone 21% 22% 30% Internet of Things 4% 5% 5% Automotive 4% 4% 5% Digital Consumer Electronics 1% 1% 1% Others 2% 2% 2% Net Revenue by Geography 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 North America 79% 78% 76% Asia Pacific 10% 8% 9% China 5% 6% 8% Japan 3% 4% 4% EMEA 3% 4% 3% TSMC October 15, 2026 Page 2 I. Revenue Analysis Revenue Analysis: In the third quarter, revenue increased 17.6% quarter- over-quarter, as our business was supported by strong demand for our leading-edge process technologies. By technology, 2nm process technology contributed 8% of total wafer revenue in 3Q26, while 3nm, 5nm, and 7nm accounted for 33%, 28%, and 10% respectively. Advanced technologies (7nm and below) accounted for 79% of total wafer revenue. By platform, HPC and Smartphone represented 68% and 21% of net revenue respectively, while IoT, Automotive, DCE, and Others each represented 4%, 4%, 1%, and 2%. Sequentially, revenue from HPC, Smartphone, IoT, and Automotive increased 22%, 10%, 5%, and 23% respectively. DCE and Others decreased 12% and 10% respectively from 2Q26. From a geographic perspective, revenue from customers based in North America accounted for 79% of total net revenue in 3Q26, while revenue from Asia Pacific, China, Japan, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) accounted for 10%, 5%, 3%, and 3% of total net revenue respectively. II. Profit & Expense Analysis Gross Profit Analysis: Gross margin was 66.4% in 3Q26, 1.3 percentage points lower than 2Q26, primarily due to the margin dilution from the initial ramp-up of N2 technology. II - 1. Gross Profit Analysis (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Net Revenue 1,494.24 1,270.38 989.92 Cost of Revenue (501.86) (410.07) (401.38) Gross Profit 992.38 860.31 588.54 Gross Margin 66.4% 67.7% 59.5%
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TSMC October 15, 2026 Page 3 Non-Operating Items: Total non-operating items were a gain of NT$34.59 billion in 3Q26, compared to a gain of NT$95.83 billion in 2Q26. The decrease was mainly due to the absence of disposal and mark-to-market gains on Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp. (VIS) shares recorded in 2Q26. Operating Income Analysis: Total operating expenses increased by NT$17.45 billion to NT$116.43 billion in 3Q26, representing 7.8% of net revenue in 3Q26. Other operating income and expenses decreased mainly due to the absence of insurance claims from the April 3, 2024 earthquake recorded in 2Q26. Operating margin declined 1.6 percentage points sequentially to 58.7% in 3Q26. Net Profit and EPS: Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was NT$ 763.06 billion in 3Q26, up 8.0% from 2Q26 and up 68.7% from 3Q25. II - 2. Operating Income Analysis (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Total Operating Expenses (116.43) (98.98) (87.76) Research & Development (88.98) (73.14) (63.74) SG&A (27.45) (25.84) (24.02) Other Operating Income and Expenses 0.50 5.27 (0.09) Operating Income 876.45 766.60 500.69 Operating Margin 58.7% 60.3% 50.6% Total Operating Expenses as % of Net Revenue 7.8% 7.8% 8.9% II - 3. Non-Operating Items (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 L-T Investments 1.51 1.44 1.42 Net Interest Income (Expenses) 31.66 26.96 23.22 Other Gains and Losses 1.42 67.43 0.04 Total Non-Operating Items 34.59 95.83 24.68 II - 4. Net Profit and EPS (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Income before Tax 911.04 862.43 525.37 Income Tax Expenses (147.70) (155.65) (73.61) Effective Tax Rate 16.2% 18.1% 14.0% Net Income Attributable to the Parent Company 763.06 706.56 452.30 Net Profit Margin 51.1% 55.6% 45.7% EPS (NT$ per common share) 29.43 27.25 17.44
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TSMC October 15, 2026 Page 4 Liquidity Analysis: On a sequential basis, total current assets increased by NT$519.23 billion, mainly due to the increase of NT$498.97 billion in cash and marketable securities. Total current liabilities increased by NT$ 109.99 billion, mainly due to the increases of NT$45.79 billion in current portion of bonds payable and bank loans, and NT$25.62 billion in dividends payable. Net working capital was NT$ 3,117.18 billion and current ratio was 2.6x in 3Q26. Debt Service: Net cash reserves increased by NT$ 499.07 billion to NT$2,985.40 billion in 3Q26, mainly due to the increase of NT$498.97 billion in cash and marketable securities in 3Q26. III. Financial Condition Review III - 1. Liquidity Analysis (Balance Sheet Items) (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Cash & Marketable Securities 4,016.98 3,518.01 2,751.06 Accounts Receivable 483.56 440.92 307.81 Inventories 427.75 385.53 288.69 Other Current Assets 156.64 221.24 88.46 Total Current Assets 5,084.93 4,565.70 3,436.02 Accounts Payable 421.46 401.48 261.82 Current Portion of Bonds Payable and Bank Loans 213.20 167.41 76.22 Dividends Payable 363.05 337.43 259.33 Accrued Liabilities and Others 970.04 951.44 678.54 Total Current Liabilities 1,967.75 1,857.76 1,275.91 Current Ratio (x) 2.6 2.5 2.7 Net Working Capital 3,117.18 2,707.94 2,160.11 Receivable and Inventory Days: Days of receivable decreased 1 day to 28 days in 3Q26. Days of inventory decreased 5 days to 82 days in 3Q26, primarily due to the increase in wafer shipments. III - 2. Receivable/Inventory Days (In Number of Days) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Days of Receivable 28 29 25 Days of Inventory 82 87 74 III - 3. Debt Service (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Cash & Marketable Securities 4,016.98 3,518.01 2,751.06 Interest-Bearing Debts (1,031.58) (1,031.68) (994.45) Net Cash Reserves 2,985.40 2,486.33 1,756.61
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TSMC October 15, 2026 Page 5 Summary of Cash Flow: During the third quarter, net cash generated from operating activities totaled NT$ 919.77 billion, including (1) NT$ 911.04 billion from income before tax, (2) NT$220.20 billion from depreciation & amortization expenses, and (3) NT$ 211.47 billion for other operating uses. The other operating uses were mainly attributable to the income tax payment of NT$197.55 billion. Net cash used in investing activities was NT$ 266.79 billion in 3Q26, primarily attributable to capital expenditures of NT$443.21 billion, partially offset by other investing sources of NT$198.74 billion. The other investing sources were mainly attributable to U.S. Treasury Department Investment Tax Credits. Net cash used in financing activities was NT$ 160.31 billion, mainly reflecting the payment of 4Q25 cash dividends of NT$155.59 billion. As a result, cash position increased by NT$487.67 billion to NT$3,621.89 billion at the end of 3Q26. IV. Cash Flow IV - 1. Quarterly Cash Flow Analysis (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Income before Tax 911.04 862.43 525.37 Depreciation & Amortization 220.20 198.54 162.79 Other Operating Sources/(Uses) (211.47) (277.61) (261.33) Net Operating Sources/(Uses) 919.77 783.36 426.83 Capital Expenditures (443.21) (496.00) (287.45) Marketable Financial Instruments (22.32) (36.96) (1.25) Other Investing Sources/(Uses) 198.74 40.15 28.95 Net Investing Sources/(Uses) (266.79) (492.81) (259.75) Cash Dividends (155.59) (155.59) (116.70) Bonds Payable (0.85) (31.66) (9.06) Other Financing Sources/(Uses) (3.87) 2.60 (2.53) Net Financing Sources/(Uses) (160.31) (184.65) (128.29) Exchange Rate Changes (5.00) (7.32) 67.45 Cash Position Net Changes 487.67 98.58 106.24 Ending Cash Balance 3,621.89 3,134.22 2,470.76 Free Cash Flow (in NT$ billions) CAPEX Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow 3Q26 2Q26 1Q26 4Q25 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 IV-2 Free Cash Flow (in NT$ billions) (in NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 1Q26 4Q25 Free Cash Flow 476.56 287.36 348.21 368.60 Operating and Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow increased by NT $189.20 billion to an inflow of NT $476.56 billion in 3Q26, mainly due to the increase in operating cash flow and the decrease in capital expenditures during the quarter. V. CapEx Capital Expenditures: Capital expenditures for TSMC on a consolidated basis totaled US$13.84 billion in 3Q26. V. Capital Expenditures (in US$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 1Q26 YTD Capital Expenditures 13.84 15.70 11.10 40.64
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TSMC October 15, 2026 Page 6 VI. Recap of Recent Important Events & Announcements l ASML and TSMC Announce Initiative to Pioneer Industry Transition to Large-Format Photomasks for High NA EUV (2026/09/08) l Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Agreed to Establish Joint Venture for Next-Generation Image Sensors (2026/08/11) l TSMC Board of Directors Approved NT$7.00 Cash Dividend for the Second Quarter of 2026 and Set December 10, 2026 as Ex-Dividend Date, December 16, 2026 as the Record Date and January 7, 2027 as the Distribution Date (2026/08/11)