European Investor
15 Apr 2026, 18:51
Veldhoven, April 15, 2026 — ASML reported first-quarter net sales of €8.8 billion and net income of €2.8 billion, with a gross margin of 53%, at the high end of its guidance.
The company highlighted strong demand driven by continued investment in AI-related semiconductor infrastructure, with customers accelerating capacity expansion plans. ASML said order intake remains robust as chip demand continues to outpace supply.
Looking ahead, ASML expects second-quarter sales between €8.4 billion and €9.0 billion and has raised its full-year 2026 outlook to €36–40 billion in sales, with gross margins of 51–53%.
The company also announced a proposed €7.50 per share dividend for 2025, alongside ongoing share buybacks, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory amid strong semiconductor market fundamentals.
The company highlighted strong demand driven by continued investment in AI-related semiconductor infrastructure, with customers accelerating capacity expansion plans. ASML said order intake remains robust as chip demand continues to outpace supply.
Looking ahead, ASML expects second-quarter sales between €8.4 billion and €9.0 billion and has raised its full-year 2026 outlook to €36–40 billion in sales, with gross margins of 51–53%.
The company also announced a proposed €7.50 per share dividend for 2025, alongside ongoing share buybacks, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory amid strong semiconductor market fundamentals.