TSMC board approves Q3 results, NT$9 dividend, US$40.9 billion in capital appropriations and AI investments

TSMC's board met on November 10, 2026 and signed off on third-quarter results, with consolidated revenue of NT$1,494.24 billion and net income of NT$763.06 billion (diluted EPS NT$29.43). It also declared a NT$9.00 per-share cash dividend for the third quarter, with the ex-dividend date set for March 11, 2027 and payment on April 8, 2027. The board authorized roughly US$40.9 billion in capital appropriations aimed at advanced-node and packaging capacity, fab construction, 2027 R&D and sustaining spending. It further approved a vehicle with up to US$500 million for strategic semiconductor-ecosystem investments, plus up to US$500 million each for shares in Anthropic at its IPO price and preferred stock in OpenAI.

1. Board meeting held November 10, 2026 (TSMC 6-K filed the same day).
2. Q3 2026 consolidated revenue NT$1,494.24 billion; net income NT$763.06 billion; diluted EPS NT$29.43.
3. Q3 2026 cash dividend of NT$9.0 per share; record date March 17, 2027; ex-dividend March 11, 2027; payment April 8, 2027.
4. Capital appropriations of approximately US$40,926.70 million approved for long-term capacity plans.
5. Up to US$500 million approved for an investment company focused on semiconductor industry strategic investments.
6. Up to US$500 million approved for Anthropic shares at IPO price and up to US$500 million for OpenAI preferred stock.
7. Nine-month 2026 net sales NT$3,898.73 billion; nine-month net income attributable to parent NT$2,042.11 billion, per the same filing.
8. Benzinga reported on November 11, 2026 that TSM shares rose about 3% following the announcements.