6-KFiling Date: Oct 15, 2026

TSMC 6-K (Oct 15, 2026)

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The Form 6-K, for October 2026 and signed October 15, 2026 by Senior Vice President and CFO Wendell Huang, includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release, and Exhibit 99.2, 2026 third-quarter earnings conference presentation material. Exhibit 99.1 reported TSMC’s third quarter ended September 30, 2026, consolidated revenue of NT$1,494.24 billion, net income of NT$763.06 billion, and diluted EPS of NT$29.43 (US$4.60 per ADR); revenue rose 50.9% year-over-year and 17.6% quarter-over-quarter, while net income and EPS rose 68.7% year-over-year and 8.0% quarter-over-quarter, with US-dollar revenue of $46.72 billion (+41.2% year-over-year, +16.2% quarter-over-quarter), gross margin of 66.4%, operating margin of 58.7%, and net profit margin of 51.1%; 3Q2026 figures had not been approved by the Board of Directors. By technology, 2-nanometer accounted for 8% of wafer revenue, 3-nanometer 33%, 5-nanometer 28%, and 7-nanometer 10%, with 7-nanometer-and-more-advanced technologies at 79%; fourth quarter 2026 guidance was revenue of US$52.3 billion to US$54.3 billion, gross margin of 65% to 67%, and operating margin of 56.5% to 58.5% at an assumed exchange rate of 31.8 NT dollars per US dollar, and management expected 2026 revenue to increase by around 44% in US-dollar terms. Exhibit 99.2 also cited a NT$7.00 cash dividend for the second quarter of 2026 with December 10, 2026, as ex-dividend date, December 16, 2026, as record date, and January 7, 2027, as distribution date, and recent events including the ASML-TSMC large-format photomask initiative dated September 8, 2026, and the Sony Semiconductor Solutions-TSMC joint venture for next-generation image sensors dated August 11, 2026.

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6-K 1 tsm-20261015x6k.htm 6-K 1934 Act Registration No. 1-14700 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________________ FORM 6-K _____________________________ REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of October 2026 (Commission File Number 001-14700) _____________________________ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (Translation of Registrant s Name Into English) _____________________________ No. 8, Li-Hsin Road 6 Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu 300-096, Taiwan Republic of China (Address of Principal Executive Offices) _____________________________ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x Form 40-F o Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in papers as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) o Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in papers as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) o SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Date October 15, 2026By s Wendell Huang Wendell Huang Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer Exhibits Exhibit NumberExhibit Description 99.1Press release issued by TSMC on October 15, 2026. 99.22026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Presentation Material.
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EX-99.1 2 a3q26e_withguidancexfinal.htm EX-99.1 Document TSMC Reports Third Quarter EPS of NT$29.43HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Oct. 15, 2026 -- TSMC (TWSE 2330, NYSE TSM) today announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,494.24 billion, net income of NT$763.06 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$29.43 (US$4.60 per ADR unit) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.Year-over-year, third quarter revenue increased 50.9%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 68.7%. Compared to second quarter 2026, third quarter results represented a 17.6% increase in revenue and an 8.0% increase in net income. All figures were prepared in accordance with TIFRS on a consolidated basis.In US dollars, third quarter revenue was $46.72 billion, which increased 41.2% year-over-year and increased 16.2% from the previous quarter.Gross margin for the quarter was 66.4%, operating margin was 58.7%, and net profit margin was 51.1%.In the third quarter, shipments of 2-nanometer accounted for 8% of total wafer revenue 3-nanometer accounted for 33% 5-nanometer accounted for 28% and 7-nanometer accounted for 10%. Advanced technologies, defined as 7-nanometer and more advanced technologies, accounted for 79% of total wafer revenue. Our business in the third quarter was supported by strong demand for our leading-edge process technologies, said Wendell Huang, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of TSMC. Moving into fourth quarter 2026, we expect our business to be supported by continued strong demand for our leading-edge process technologies, including the steep ramp-up of our 2-nanometer technology. Based on the Company s current business outlook, management expects the overall performance for fourth quarter 2026 to be as follows Revenue is expected to be between US$52.3 billion and US$54.3 billion And, based on the exchange rate assumption of 1 US dollar to 31.8 NT dollars, Gross profit margin is expected to be between 65% and 67% Operating profit margin is expected to be between 56.5% and 58.5%. TSMC s 2026 third quarter consolidated results (Unit NT$ million, except for EPS) 3Q26Amounta 3Q25Amount YoYInc. (Dec.) % 2Q26Amount QoQInc. (Dec.) % Net sales 1,494,243 989,918 50.9 1,270,381 17.6 Gross profit 992,379 588,543 68.6 860,311 15.4 Income from operations 876,445 500,685 75.0 766,603 14.3 Income before tax 911,039 525,369 73.4 862,430 5.6 Net income 763,064 452,302 68.7 706,562 8.0 EPS (NT$) 29.43b 17.44c 68.7 27.25b 8.0 a 3Q2026 figures have not been approved by Board of Directorsb Based on 25,932 million weighted average outstanding sharesc Based on 25,930 million weighted average outstanding sharesAbout TSMCTSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987, and has been the world s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry s leading process technologies and portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.TSMC deployed 305 distinct process technologies, and manufactured 12,682 products for 534 customers in 2025 by providing the broadest range of advanced, specialty and advanced packaging technology services. The Company is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information please visit https www.tsmc.com.# # # TSMC Spokesperson Wendell HuangSenior Vice President and CFO Media Contacts Nina KaoHead of Public RelationsTel 886-3-563-6688 ext.712-5036 Mobile 886-988-239-163E-Mail press tsmc.com Ulric KellyPublic RelationsTel 886-3-563-6688 ext.712-6541Mobile 886-978-111-503E-Mail press tsmc.com
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EX-99.2 3 a3q26presentatione.htm EX-99.2 a3q26presentatione Unleash Innovation © 02026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Unleash Innovation 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference October 15, 2026 Unleash Innovation © 12026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Agenda Welcome Jeff Su, IR Director 3Q26 Financial Results and 4Q26 Outlook Wendell Huang, CFO Key Messages Wendell Huang, CFO C.C. Wei, Chairman & CEO Q&A Unleash Innovation © 22026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Safe Harbor Notice TSMC s statements of its current expectations are forward-looking statements subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Information as to those factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in TSMC s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC ) on April 16, 2026 and such other documents as TSMC may file with, or submit to, the SEC from time to time. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Unleash Innovation © 32026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Statements of Comprehensive Income Selected Items from Statements of Comprehensive Income 3Q26 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 3Q26 Over 2Q26 3Q26 Over 3Q25(In NT$ billions unless otherwise noted) Guidance Net Revenue (US$ billions) 46.72 44.6-45.8 40.20 33.10 +16.2% +41.2% Net Revenue 1,494.24 1,270.38 989.92 +17.6% +50.9% Gross Margin 66.4% 65.0%-67.0% 67.7% 59.5% -1.3 ppts +6.9 ppts Operating Expenses (116.43) (98.98) (87.76) +17.6% +32.7% Operating Margin 58.7% 56.0%-58.0% 60.3% 50.6% -1.6 ppts +8.1 ppts Non-Operating Items 34.59 95.83 24.68 -63.9% +40.1% Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent Company 763.06 706.56 452.30 +8.0% +68.7% Net Profit Margin 51.1% 55.6% 45.7% -4.5 ppts +5.4 ppts EPS (NT Dollar) 29.43 27.25 17.44 +8.0% +68.7% ROE 45.5% 45.9% 37.8% -0.4 ppts +7.7 ppts Shipment (Kpcs, 12"-equiv. Wafer) 4,476 4,336 4,085 +3.2% +9.6% Average Exchange Rate--USD/NTD 31.98 32.0 31.60 29.91 +1.2% +6.9% * Diluted weighted average outstanding shares were 25,932mn units in 3Q26 ** ROE figures are annualized based on average equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company Unleash Innovation © 42026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property 3Q26 Revenue by Technology Unleash Innovation © 52026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property 3Q26 Revenue by Platform Unleash Innovation © 62026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Balance Sheets & Key Indices Selected Items from Balance Sheets 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 (In NT$ billions) Amount % Amount % Amount % Cash & Marketable Securities 4,016.98 39.9 % 3,518.01 37.5 % 2,751.06 37.4 % Accounts Receivable 483.56 4.8 % 440.92 4.7 % 307.81 4.2 % Inventories 427.75 4.3 % 385.53 4.1 % 288.69 3.9 % Long-term Investments 224.63 2.2 % 227.93 2.4 % 148.98 2.0 % Net PP&E 4,526.49 45.0 % 4,302.88 45.9 % 3,499.34 47.6 % Total Assets 10,052.89 100.0 % 9,375.65 100.0 % 7,354.11 100.0 % Current Liabilities 1,967.75 19.6 % 1,857.76 19.8 % 1,275.91 17.3 % Long-term Interest-bearing Debts 818.38 8.1 % 864.27 9.2 % 918.23 12.5 % Total Liabilities 3,009.66 29.9 % 2,901.18 30.9 % 2,318.53 31.5 % Total Shareholders' Equity 7,043.23 70.1 % 6,474.47 69.1 % 5,035.58 68.5 % Key Indices A/R Turnover Days 28 29 25 Inventory Turnover Days 82 87 74 Current Ratio (x) 2.6 2.5 2.7 Asset Productivity (x) 1.4 1.2 1.2 * Total outstanding shares were 25,932mn units at 9/30/26 ** Asset productivity = Annualized net revenue / Average net PP&E Unleash Innovation © 72026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Cash Flows * Free cash flow = Cash from operating activities Capital expenditures (In NT$ billions) 3Q26 2Q26 3Q25 Beginning Balance 3,134.22 3,035.64 2,364.52 Cash from operating activities 919.77 783.36 426.83 Capital expenditures (443.21) (496.00) (287.45) Cash dividends (155.59) (155.59) (116.70) Bonds payable (0.85) (31.66) (9.06) Investments and others 167.55 (1.53) 92.62 Ending Balance 3,621.89 3,134.22 2,470.76 Free Cash Flow * 476.56 287.36 139.38 Unleash Innovation © 82026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property 4Q26 Guidance Based on our current business outlook, management expects: Revenue to be between US$52.3 billion and US$54.3 billion And, based on the exchange rate assumption of 1 US dollar to 31.8 NT dollars, management expects: Gross profit margin to be between 65% and 67% Operating profit margin to be between 56.5% and 58.5% Unleash Innovation © 92026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Future Outlook Based on our current business outlook, management expects: 2026 revenue to increase by around 44% in US dollar terms Unleash Innovation © 102026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property Please visit TSMC's website (https://www.tsmc.com) and Market Observation Post System (https://mops.twse.com.tw) for details and other announcements ASML and TSMC Announce Initiative to Pioneer Industry Transition to Large-Format Photomasks for High NA EUV (2026/09/08) Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC Agreed to Establish Joint Venture for Next- Generation Image Sensors (2026/08/11) TSMC Board of Directors Approved NT$7.00 Cash Dividend for the Second Quarter of 2026 and Set December 10, 2026 as Ex-Dividend Date, December 16, 2026 as the Record Date and January 7, 2027 as the Distribution Date (2026/08/11) Recap of Recent Major Events Unleash Innovation © 112026 TSMC, Ltd TSMC Property https://www.tsmc.com [email protected]

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