ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) on Wednesday reported stronger second-quarter results and raised its full-year 2026 outlook, citing robust demand for advanced chipmaking equipment fueled by artificial intelligence investments.
Strong Q2 Results Beat Expectations
The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker reported second-quarter earnings of $8.82 per share, beating the Wall Street consensus estimate of $7.98. Revenue rose to $10.84 billion, topping analysts’ expectations of $10.28 billion.
The company posted net sales of 9.33 billion euros, up from 8.77 billion euros in the first quarter.
Net income rose to 2.92 billion euros, or 7.59 euros per share, from 2.76 billion euros, or 7.15 euros per share, in the prior quarter. Gross margin improved to 54.0% from 53.0%.
