Foundry industry hits record $48.8B in Q1 2026 amid tight supply

By PulseAugur Editorial · [8 sources] · 2026-06-01 13:00

The foundry industry experienced a record-breaking first quarter of 2026, with revenues reaching $48.8 billion, marking a 32% year-over-year increase and the ninth consecutive quarter of growth. This surge is driven by tightening supply in mature nodes as TSMC and Samsung exit legacy lines, alongside strong performance from TSMC Arizona and continued demand for advanced AI chips. Emerging players like Rapidus and Huawei are also pushing into the foundry space, indicating a dynamic and expanding market. AI

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Foundry industry hits record $48.8B in Q1 2026 amid tight supply

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The foundry industry hit a record $48.8B in 1Q26, +32% y/y and +3% q/q in seasonally soft Q1, marking the 9th consecutive quarter of y/y growth. 2Q26E tracks to

The foundry industry hit a record $48.8B in 1Q26, +32% y/y and +3% q/q in seasonally soft Q1, marking the 9th consecutive quarter of y/y growth. 2Q26E tracks to $54.7B (+29% y/y, +12% q/q), with utilization climbing broadly across foundries. TSMC concentration kept widening. 95%+…
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