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ASML maintains an unassailable competitive moat through its monopoly on EUV lithography, which consistently supports gross margins above 50%. While the company's ability to scale operating income to $3.2 billion in 2026Q1 demonstrates significant operational l...
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ASML exhibits structural resilience with gross margins consistently exceeding 50%, peaking at 54.0% in 2025Q1, even as revenue growth remains subject to significant cyclical volatility.
ASML is the world's leading producer of lithography systems, positioning it to benefit from the booming AI infrastructure market as data centers upgrade.
The recovery and expansion of the memory market, particularly for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, is expected to boost ASML's sales of advanced EUV systems.
ASML raised its 2026 revenue guidance and has a backlog of orders valued at approximately $46.4 billion at the end of 2025, providing revenue visibility.
The proposed MATCH Act could ban exports of ASML's DUV lithography machines to China, impacting revenue from a region that was substantial in 2025.
ASML's stock is trading at a high earnings multiple, raising risks that valuation compression could limit stock price gains if growth estimates are not met.
ASML faces long-term risks of reaching physical limits in lithography and potential competition from China developing its own EUV technology.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 15, 2026 | $8.68+8.8% vs $7.98 | $10.7B+4.2% vs $10.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 15, 2026 | $8.37+8.4% vs $7.72 | $10.3B+2.4% vs $10.1B |
Q1 2026 Jan 28, 2026 | $8.55-5.4% vs $9.04 | $11.6B+3.8% vs $11.2B |
Q4 2025 Oct 15, 2025 | $6.41+0.8% vs $6.36 | $8.7B-3.2% vs $9.0B |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1834.10 | $706.9B | 65.92 | 15.58% | 29.42% | 50.47% | 0.39% | |
| $530.27 | $421.01B | 61.23 | 4.39% | 30.05% | 40.44% | — | |
| $333.89 | $417.55B | 57.97 | 26.02% | 31.27% | 66.97% | — | |
| $197.46 | $257.94B | 53.95 | 11.71% | 35.57% | 85.38% | — | |
| $313.71 | $15.61B | 112.85 | 1.82% | 11.84% | 6.5% | — | |
| $73.10 | $3.45B | -45.97 | 12.74% | -7.43% | -4.91% | — |
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ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) reported $33.69B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5340% increase from $619.4M in 1996.
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) grew revenue by 15.6% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) is profitable, generating $10.01B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (29.4% net margin).
Yes, ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.39%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) has a return on equity (ROE) of 50.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) generated $8.56B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
