https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tsmc-stock-drops-despite-record-profit-amid-extremely-robust-demand-for-ai-chipsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tsmc-stock-drops-despite-record-profit-amid-extremely-robust-demand-for-ai-chipshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tsmc-stock-drops-despite-record-profit-amid-extremely-robust-demand-for-ai-chips#u137487Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:16:01 +0000TSMC shares fell following a third-quarter report that beat earnings estimates and showed record profit for the sixth consecutive quarter. The company cited extremely robust demand for AI chips and forecasts a revenue increase for the fourth quarter. Despite these results, the stock dropped amid broader AI market jitters. The CEO stated he sees no sign of a slowdown in the chip foundry business, while AI customers continue a fierce battle for available chip capacity.Why it mattersTSMC is the world's leading chip foundry, making it a primary indicator for the health of the global AI sector