TSMC is currently basking in a remarkable 70.2% market share after raking in a jaw-dropping $30.24 billion in revenue during Q2 of 2025. Could this leading foundry possibly spare some cash to help develop my chips? Probably not!

Despite being the top player, TSMC is part of a bigger picture. This 18% increase from the previous quarter highlights the overall growth, as global foundry revenue during the same period rose by 14.6%, totalling $41.7 billion, according to Trendforce.

In context, 0.2% of that revenue still amounts to $83.4 million. Thus, TSMC’s claim on 70.2% of this market share is substantial. With plans to ramp up 1.4nm silicon manufacturing, TSMC shows no signs of slowing down.

The semiconductor giant isn’t alone in this success; other companies are also benefiting, such as Samsung Foundry, which reported $3.6 billion in revenue this quarter and holds a 7.3% market share.

However, TSMC isn’t without its challenges. Reports have surfaced about employee dismissals and arrests related to corporate espionage. Additionally, complications surrounding tariffs affect TSMC’s Arizona-based operations, with speculations about impending cost increases on fabricated chips.

Despite these hurdles, TSMC’s focus on meeting the burgeoning demand for AI GPUs and technology for smartphones and computers positions it advantageously in an evolving market landscape.