ASML stock rises as chip maker reports stronger than expected sales
ASML stock was up in early trade, as the quarter's net sales beat market forecasts, reflecting a rising tide for chip-makers.
ASML's New York stock quote points higher in Wednesday's premarket, after the Dutch chip-maker reported stronger than expected full-year 2025 total net sales of €32.7 billion and net income of €9.6 billion.
In New York, ASML stock was indicated some 4.8% higher ahead of Wednesday's open, with an early mark of $1,524 per share.
The company, in its stock market filing, said fourth-quarter total net sales amounted to €9.7 billion, versus stock analyst consensus pitched at €9.6 billion with a gross margin of 52.2% and net income of €2.8 billion, and that backlog stood at €38.8 billion at the end of 2025.
Quarterly net bookings in Q4 were €13.2 billion, of which €7.4 billion was EUV, and full-year net bookings totaled €28.0 billion.
“ASML reported another record year in 2025, with total net sales of €32.7 billion and a gross margin of 52.8%,” said CEO Christophe Fouquet.
Fouquet said the company expects first-quarter 2026 total net sales between €8.2 billion and €8.9 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%.
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He added the company expects R&D costs of around €1.2 billion and SG&A costs of around €0.3 billion, and for full-year 2026 total net sales to be between €34 billion and €39 billion with a gross margin between 51% and 53%.
The company said it will streamline the Technology and IT organizations to strengthen engineering and innovation, employees and representatives are being informed.
The Recap
- ASML reported €32.7 billion total net sales in 2025.
- Fourth-quarter sales were €9.7 billion, gross margin 52.2%.
- Company expects 2026 net sales between €34 billion and €39 billion.
