TSMC delivers impressive 2Q25 results despite exchange rate crisis

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced its second-quarter 2025 results during an earnings call on July 17, posting a second-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$933.79 billion. The net income reached NT$398.27 billion and earnings per share (EPS) NT$15.36 for the quarter, a new high for the period. Calculated in US dollars, second-quarter 2025 revenue reached US$30.07 billion, up 44.4% year over year and 17.8% sequentially, outperforming the previous outlook of US$28.4 to US$29.2 billion.

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MediaTek’s C-X1 takes market by storm to fuel 2026 revenue

MediaTek has collaborated with NVIDIA since 2023 in developing automotive chips, and the partnership since then has extended into various application fields. Their new C-X1 chip is a 3-nanometer flagship automotive platform gaining traction in the market, especially in China. Its penetration rate is higher than expected, as many Chinese electric car manufacturers have adopted the C-X1 solution and strengthened their relationship with BYD. By 2026, C-X1 is expected to contribute significantly to MediaTek’s total automotive revenue and become another long‑term growth driver.

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