TSMC Chair C.C. Wei (魏哲家) announced at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 4, that the chipmaker delivered outstanding results in 2025, driven by explosive growth in the artificial intelligence industry. Revenue and earnings per share both reached all-time highs, while TSMC’s stock price surged more than 1.5 times over the past year, climbing from NT$950 (US$30) to NT$2425 (US$77). Reflecting its strong performance, TSMC plans to distribute a cash dividend of at least NT$24 (76 cents) per share this year, increasing by more than 30% from last year.

Wei noted that AI is rapidly expanding beyond data centers in personal computers, smartphones, automobiles, and connected devices. He added that the industry’s evolution from generative AI to agentic AI is driving significant demand for large language model computation, and in turn, fueling strong appetite for advanced semiconductors. 

TSMC's customers and their downstream partners continue to hold a positive outlook on AI development, Wei said, expressing confidence in long-term semiconductor demand growth. The company pledged to maintain cutting-edge technology and sufficient capacity to support customer innovation, while advancing its global footprint to meet supply chain resilience needs.

Looking ahead, Wei cautioned that rising component prices and instability in the Middle East remain risks to the global economy. Despite these headwinds, TMSC expects its U.S. dollar revenue to grow by more than 30% this year and will continue to invest in advanced processes, advanced packaging and specialty technology.