ASML stock
On October 14, 2026, ASML Holding NV published its third--quarter 2026 financial results, posting net sales of €11.66 billion—a 55% year--over--year increase—and net income of €4.96 billion, resulting in a diluted basic EPS of €12.95. Gross margin expanded to 57.5%, surpassing previous management guidance of 55% to 57%, fueled by €3.29 billion in high--margin Installed Base Management and equipment upgrade revenues. Propelled by sustained AI--driven demand, ASML lifted the bottom end of its full--year 2026 net sales forecast to €44 billion–€45 billion (up from €43 billion–€45 billion) and guided Q4 net sales between €14.2 billion and €15.2 billion with a gross margin near 57%. Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet stated that existing capacity expansion plans will fall short of meeting projected customer tool demand across 2027 and 2028, prompting the group to explore additional capacity expansions for 2028 beyond its earlier 30% growth target as chipmakers seek order commitments stretching into 2029 and 2030. ASML also announced an interim dividend of €1.88 per share payable in November 2026.