Overview
- ASML reported third-quarter profit of €2.125 billion on €7.5 billion in revenue, with gross margin at 51.6%.
- New orders totaled €5.4 billion as the company said results met or exceeded analyst expectations for margin and intake.
- The company guided fourth-quarter revenue to €9.2–9.8 billion and set a gross margin target of 51–53%.
- CEO Christophe Fouquet said total revenue in 2026 is not expected to fall below 2025, revising a more cautious tone from July.
- ASML expects a slump in China sales next year under U.S.-led export curbs that block its latest EUV tools, with China historically accounting for about 30% of revenue and recent demand focused on older DUV systems.