TSMC Stock Jumps on Better-Than-Expected Q4 Profit, Bullish AI Outlook
1. TSMC shares rose 4% after strong Q4 earnings and bullish AI outlook. 2. Q4 profit surged 57% year-over-year to $11.37 billion, beating forecasts. 3. Revenue grew 39% year-over-year, with Q1 2025 revenue estimates of $25-$25.8 billion. 4. Strong demand for 3nm and 5nm technologies drives TSMC's performance. 5. Continued growth in AI-related demand expected to offset smartphone seasonality.