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ASML Sets Records and Lifts 2026 Outlook on AI Tool Demand, Plans 1,700 Job Cuts

Management cites sustained AI-driven orders boosting EUV sales into next year.

Overview

  • The company closed 2025 with €32.7 billion in net sales, fourth‑quarter bookings of €13.2 billion, and a record €38.8 billion backlog, with EUV systems making up most of the booking value and 65% of the backlog.
  • ASML guided 2026 revenue to €34–€39 billion and reiterated its 2030 target of €44–€60 billion, with first‑quarter 2026 revenue expected at €8.2–€8.9 billion.
  • CFO Roger Dassen said China’s share of sales fell to 33% in 2025 and is likely to drop to about 20% in 2026 as export controls curb advanced shipments, even as EUV revenue rises elsewhere.
  • Shares hit record highs on the outlook and analyst support, including fresh price targets near $1,642–$1,672, while investors weigh rich valuations against execution and capacity questions.
  • ASML announced a restructuring that will eliminate about 1,700 roles, mainly in Technology and IT & Data leadership in the Netherlands and the United States, as it shifts engineers to product‑focused teams and continues hiring in manufacturing, customer support, and sales.