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ASML Holding N.V. posted strong Q3 2026 results, with sales and net income growth outpacing prior trends. Read more on ASML stock here.

ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands – ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASML's current share buyback program. DateTotal repurchased sharesWeighted average priceTotal repurchased value19-Oct-2667,063€1,490.58€99,963,08220-Oct-2668,250€1,454.77€99,288,19621-Oct-2667,400€1,484.35€100,045,47322-Oct-2669,297€1,443.34€100,019,31223-Oct-2671,300€1,401.89€99,954,714 ASML’s current share buyback program wa

Price targets for ASML Holding have shifted, with fair value moving from €2,051.09 to €2,107.73, signalling a slightly higher valuation anchor for the stock. Recent analyst updates show price targets moving both higher and lower, yet many still sit above this fair value estimate and reflect an active debate around how much investors may be willing to pay for ASML Holding over time. As you read on, you will see how to track these changing targets and what they might mean for your own view of...

Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund outperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index in the third quarter of 2026, as investors began distinguishing between businesses vulnerable to artificial intelligence disruption and those positioned to benefit […]
Taiwan Semiconductor, ASML and BWX Technologies are positioned to benefit from AI-driven chip demand and rising electricity needs, backed by strong quarterly results and growth outlooks.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching ASML (ASML) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 12.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.33%. Currently, ASML Holding has a market capitalization of $634.83

Key TakeawaysASML stock is up 1% today as investors digest a record quarter showing AI demand now exceeds its planned capacity. Q3 sales hit a record €11.

This company plays a key role in the AI story.

ASML just posted a record quarter and watched its stock drop anyway, but the number most investors ignored tells a quieter story about how the company actually rewards shareholders.

Keeping a semiconductor-equipment franchise valuable for ten years requires repeated invention. Our 10 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade includes Applied Materials and ASML because both supply demanding manufacturing processes. Their latest results show different amounts of profit available to support the next research cycle. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported $1.10 billion […]

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) reported about €3.3 billion of installed-base management sales in its September quarter. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) reported $2.47 billion of customer-support-related revenue and other in its June quarter. The labels describe different mixtures. ASML and Lam Research both feature in our 10 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade. […]
ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) and TSMC announced a collaboration on next-generation FinFET 3D transistor technologies for advanced chips. The partnership focuses on manufacturing capabilities aimed at enabling AI and 5G workloads on sub-7nm semiconductor nodes. ASML is expected to supply lithography expertise, while TSMC contributes process integration for future FinFET 3D transistor architectures. This new FinFET 3D transistor collaboration between ASML and TSMC matters, but investors should...

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 13, 2026 8:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsR.J.M.
ASML's solid results and improved guidance suggest that the stock is primed for solid gains following an impressive 2026.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) closed at $1657.44 on October 15. The stock has returned 17.48%% during the last 6 months, compared to a 15.4% return for the Insider Monkey Billionaire Index and 11.4% for the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. ASML builds the machines that print the patterns on advanced computer chips. For […]
TSMC and ASML’s latest results reveal two very different ways to finance the same chip expansion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) builds and operates fabrication plants; ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) supplies the lithography equipment those factories require. The two rank second and sixth in our 10 Best AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for the Long […]

TSMC and ASML both feature in our 10 Best AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Buying ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) instead of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) changes the form of geographic exposure. A toolmaker can supply factories in several countries, but those sales remain exposed to export rules and customers’ […]
ASML Holding reported Q3 2026 revenue of €11,662 million and net income of €4,960.4 million, with management highlighting strong demand for advanced lithography tools and services linked to AI related chip production. A key message from ASML Holding is that demand for its lithography equipment is expected to exceed planned capacity through at least 2028. This places long term focus on execution in manufacturing expansion, pricing and installed base support, rather than on short term market...

Capacity expansion targets are climbing faster than planned, signaling management's confidence in years of sustained demand ahead.
Emerald Wealth Partners, an independent asset and wealth management firm based in Zurich, released its Q3 2026 investor letter for the “Focused Equity Strategy.” The letter can be downloaded here. The Focused Equity Strategy returned 8.9% gross and 8.7% net in Q3, amid a dynamic investment environment driven by AI infrastructure development. Following an initial […]

ASML is seeing huge demand for its chipmaking EUV and DUV machines.

ASML beat on Q3 2026 revenue and gross margin guidance and raised its full-year outlook.

Investing.com -- Shares in Dutch chip equipment maker BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi) fell nearly 3% on Friday after research firm SemiAnalysis said ASML is developing a rival tool for hybrid bonding, the advanced chip-stacking process that is Besi’s main growth driver.

ASML Holding went into its Q3 2026 report priced for perfection, trading on a rich 52.9x P/E and well above a discounted cash flow estimate of €955.78. The story on the day after is different from what a high bar like that might suggest. The stock just closed at €1,464.20, only modestly changed over the past month, even as the company posted record net sales of €11.7b and net income of €5.0b. That gap between a lofty tag and strong reported earnings is the core tension for investors trying to...

Supply constraints are spreading in the semiconductor industry.
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Baillie Gifford & Co, an independent investment management firm, released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter for “International Concentrated Growth Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy outperformed its benchmark in the third quarter of 2026, as strong company-specific developments in biotechnology and digital platforms helped offset weakness in parts of […]
ASML's Q3 earnings beat and AI-driven demand signal growth, but revenue misses, capacity constraints and rising costs raise concerns about the stock's outlook.

Key Stats for ASML StockPrice change for ASML stock in last 6 months: 11%$ASML Stock Price as of Oct. 14: $159652-Week High: $1988$ASML Stock Price Target: $2314What Happened?ASML (ASML:NASDAQ) shares slipped on Wednesday after its Q3 report.

The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker raised its 2026 sales outlook to €44 billion–€45 billion after reporting record quarterly revenue and stronger profit.

ASML Holding N.V. Q3 shows 55% YoY revenue growth and strong EUV demand, but rich valuation, capacity limits and China/Taiwan risks cap upside. Click for an update.

Record €11.7B quarterly sales and €5.0B net income signal robust AI infrastructure demand.

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) has secured higher prices for its most critical chipmaking equipment as the artificial intelligence boom strengthens its bargaining power with semiconductor manufacturers. The Dutch company confirmed Wednesday that negotiations with customers have concluded, with the increases...

ASML’s U.S.-listed stock fell even after the company raised its sales guidance and said it can’t keep up with customer demand for lithography tools.

Inflation data and a key ASML earnings update are about to collide, and that mix could reshape how investors think about chipmakers, AI suppliers and the broader equity market. If monthly core CPI cools while ASML signals firm demand for semiconductor equipment, capital could shift quickly. This article explains how that setup ties into AI chip capital spending and highlights 3 stocks exposed to this news that may warrant closer analysis. The three stocks that follow are only a small sample,...
On this episode of Stock Movers: - BlackRock (BLK) shares are responding to this morning's earnings. BlackRock reported assets under management that met the average analyst estimate and adjusted EPS and Sales beat estimates. - ASML (ASML) shares are rising this morning after the company said it's searching for ways to produce more chip-making machines over the next two years due to soaring artificial intelligence spending. ASML said its current supply plans mean it won't be able to fully meet demand in 2027 and 2028, and it's investigating ways to increase capacity for 2028 beyond the 30% increase previously communicated.

Dutch technology giant ASML, which makes cutting-edge machines to make semiconductor chips, said Wednesday that the huge demand for AI had powered record sales and strong profits, and vowed to scale up production.It has also become a pivotal player in artificial intelligence as the only manufacturer of machines capable of providing the advanced chips for AI systems worldwide.
DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — DR VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — ASML Holding NV (ASML) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $5.On a per-share basis, the Dr Veldhoven, Netherlands-based company said it had net income of $14.

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet struck an upbeat note, saying AI demand could outstrip chipmaking equipment supply in 2027 and 2028.

Investing.com-- ASML (AS:ASML) raised its full-year 2026 sales forecast on Wednesday after reporting record third-quarter sales, as soaring artificial intelligence investments boosted demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

ASML reports €11.7 billion total net sales and €5.0 billion net income in Q3 2026Full-year 2026 total net sales expected to be between €44 billion and €45 billion, with a gross margin around 56% VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, October 14, 2026 – Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2026 third-quarter results. Q3 total net sales of €11.7 billion, gross margin of 57.5%, net income of €5.0 billionASML expects Q4 2026 total net sales between €14.2 billion and €15.2 billion, and a gross margin
Results from two chip industry bellwethers could show whether AI-driven demand can hold up against growing concerns about returns on infrastructure spending.

The stock market edged lower Tuesday but Meta and AMD led five buys. AI chip giant ASML and the CPI inflation report loom.

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) is back in focus after a broad selloff in AI-exposed chip stocks pulled the shares lower, even as investors look ahead to its October 14 earnings report. The recent AI related pullback has taken some heat out of ASML Holding’s rally, with the stock down 1.78% on a 1 day share price return and 3.11% on a 7 day share price return, even though the 30 day share price return of 6.94% and year to date share price return of 62.38% still point to strong positive momentum...

JPMorgan, ASML and Chevron stand out in today's research, with earnings strength, AI-driven demand and record production shaping their investment outlooks.
TSMC prints the chips and ASML prints the machines that make them possible, but five years from now only one of these AI supply chain giants looks positioned to justify its valuation and absorb its biggest risk.

ASML's Q3 earnings approach as AI-driven chip demand, strategic partnerships and strong growth prospects face premium valuation and policy risks. Should you buy or hold?












