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Jan 28, 2026
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ASML Holding jumped 5.5% to $1,535.68 after the advanced semiconductor equipment company reported strong sales and orders in its latest quarter.
Net sales in the fourth quarter increased to €9.7 billion from €9.2 billion, net income increased to €2.8 billion from €2.7 billion, and diluted earnings per share advanced to €7.34 from €6.83 a year ago.
Net bookings in the quarter rose to €13.2 billion from €5.4 billion in the previous quarter, and backlog at the end of the quarter increased to €38.8 billion.
ASML expects total net sales in the first quarter to be between €8.2 billion and €8.9 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%, and 2026 total net sales to be between €34 billion and €39 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%.
The company announced a new stock repurchase program of up to €12 billion ending at the end of 2028.
