Woofun AI reports that TSMC delivered second-quarter net profit of NT$706.6 billion, surpassing market estimates of NT$623.73 billion, while gross margin reached 67.7%. Chairman and CEO Mark Liu stated that artificial intelligence represents a novel industry with robust demand expected to persist through 2030.

Liu remarked that he is "very envious" of memory manufacturers achieving up to an 86% gross margin. He emphasized that TSMC will not implement abrupt price hikes to disadvantage clients, asserting that customer success remains paramount despite the competitive landscape.