ASML Q2 revenue reaches €9.326 billion, net profit of €2.9 billion

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ASML's Q2 revenue reached €9.326 billion, with net profit of €2.9 billion, exceeding guidance. Gross margin hit 54.0%, driven by sales from Installed Base Management. CEO Christophe Fouquet noted that AI and crypto-related news trends are boosting demand for advanced chips, prompting clients to accelerate their capacity expansion plans. ASML will increase production of Low NA EUV machines by 30% in 2027 and expand DUV capacity. The company forecasts 2026 net sales of €43–45 billion, with a gross margin of 54–56%. On-chain data reflects continued strong performance in the semiconductor sector.

Odaily Planet Daily reports: P Equity Research posted on X that ASML announced its second-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting net sales of €9.3 billion and net profit of €2.9 billion, with a gross margin of 54.0%—all exceeding prior guidance, primarily driven by stronger-than-expected performance in its Installed Base Management business.

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet stated that sustained investment in AI and advancements in AI technology are driving demand for advanced logic and memory chips, with customers accelerating their capacity expansion plans; the company's order demand remains strong in the first half of the year.

In addition, based on growing market demand, ASML plans to increase its 2027 production of low-numerical-aperture (Low NA) EUV lithography machines by approximately 30% from the 2026 base of around 65 units, and is studying a further 30% increase for 2028. The company also plans to expand production capacity for DUV immersion lithography machines.

ASML expects full-year net sales for 2026 to reach €43 billion to €45 billion, with a gross margin maintained at 54% to 56%.

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