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Mar 31

TSMC Q1 2025 Earnings Report

TSMC reported solid Q1 2025 results with strong profitability and robust cash generation despite a slight revenue decline.

Key Takeaways

TSMC delivered a strong net income of $10.97 billion in Q1 2025, supported by $25.53 billion in revenue and significant operating income. EPS came in at $2.12 per ADR. Despite a slight quarter-over-quarter revenue decline, the company demonstrated exceptional cost control and generated $19.03 billion in operating cash flow.

Net income reached $10.97 billion, up 60.2% year-over-year.

Revenue was $25.53 billion, down 3.4% quarter-over-quarter but up 41.6% year-over-year.

Operating income totaled $12.38 billion, reflecting strong profitability.

Generated $19.03 billion in operating cash flow with $8.13 billion increase in cash and equivalents.

Total Revenue
$25.5B
Previous year: $18.9B
+35.4%
EPS
$2.12
Previous year: $1.38
+53.6%
Operating Cash Flow
$19B
Capital Expenditures
$10.1B
Depreciation & Amortization
$5.33B
Gross Profit
$15B
Cash and Equivalents
$72.8B
Free Cash Flow
$10.2B
Total Assets
$7.13B

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Forward Guidance

TSMC maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook amid mixed signals for demand recovery and capital spending discipline.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong cash position with over $72B in cash and equivalents.
  • Substantial growth in net income year-over-year.
  • Continued cost efficiency with improved margins.
  • Sustained investments in capacity expansion.
  • Robust operating cash generation supports dividends and debt management.

Challenges Ahead

  • Quarter-over-quarter revenue declined by 3.4%.
  • Gross profit fell slightly from previous quarter.
  • High capital expenditures continue to pressure free cash flow.
  • Fluctuations in working capital impact short-term liquidity.
  • Macro uncertainty could affect demand in coming quarters.