tsmc boosts employee bonuses amid strong performance

2025-07-03 tsmc

Taipei, Thursday, 3 July 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is rewarding its employees with substantial bonuses. The average employee in Taiwan will receive NT$2.0084 million for 2024, a significant increase of NT$513,200 from the previous year. This payout highlights TSMC’s financial success. It also shows its dedication to attracting and retaining top talent. The bonuses are being distributed this week. Some employees have reported receiving millions per month. This underscores TSMC’s position as a leader in the semiconductor industry.

Financial performance and bonus details

TSMC’s strong 2024 performance is directly linked to the increased bonuses [3]. The company’s revenue reached NT$2.8943 trillion, with a net profit of NT$1.1732 trillion and earnings per share of NT$45.25 [3]. The total bonus pool approved by the board in February 2025 was NT$140.59 billion, a substantial increase from NT$100.18 billion in 2023 [3]. These bonuses are distributed five times a year, comprising four quarterly bonuses and one annual bonus [3]. The current payout represents the remaining portion of the 2024 annual bonus [1].

Stock market reaction and analyst perspectives

On 3 July 2025, the Taiwan stock market closed up, with TSMC shares holding steady at NT$1090, a NT$5 increase, valuing the company at NT$28.26 trillion [1]. TSMC’s American depositary receipts (ADR) also saw gains, climbing to $233.6 [4]. These figures illustrate investor confidence in TSMC’s financial health and market position [GPT]. However, on July 1, 2025, TSMC’s stock price closed at NT$850, a 1.2% decrease from the previous day, indicating some volatility [1].

Manufacturing capacity and strategic shifts

TSMC is strategically adjusting its manufacturing portfolio [4]. The company plans to exit the gallium nitride (GaN) business within two years, with Navitas Semiconductor transitioning its 650V components to力積電 [4]. This move allows TSMC to focus on core operations and projected revenue growth of 24% to 26% in US dollar terms for the year [4]. Meanwhile, in嘉義, efforts are underway to enhance the semiconductor supply chain, with 民進黨立委蔡易餘 suggesting 국과위 management of the 馬稠後園區 to attract more investment [8].

Geopolitical factors and government incentives

Geopolitical factors significantly influence TSMC’s operations [5]. The US is negotiating trade agreements to exclude Chinese companies, with tariff deadlines approaching [1]. These shifts, as noted by Fidelity International Asia Economist Liu Peiqian, will lead to divergence in Asian regions [1]. Simultaneously, the US Senate passed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ potentially granting TSMC a 35% investment tax credit for constructing new factories in the US before 2026, incentivizing domestic expansion [7].

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