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ASML posts strong Q2 2026 earnings, raises outlook amid AI‑driven chip demand

ASML reported second‑quarter 2026 revenue of €9.3 billion, a 6.4 % sequential increase, and net profit of €2.9 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Gross margin rose to 54 % and the company lifted its full‑year sales guidance to €43‑45 billion with a 54‑56 % margin outlook, citing robust AI‑related demand for advanced chips. Management announced plans to expand capacity for both low‑NA EUV and immersion DUV systems by roughly 30 % in 2027, with a further increase under review for 2028.

Intel confirmed it is using ASML’s next‑generation High‑Numerical‑Aperture (High‑NA) extreme‑ultraviolet lithography machine to produce part of its Panther Lake laptop processors, marking the first high‑volume production use of the costly (≈ $400 million) tool. The move is intended to validate the technology’s economics and performance for future chips.

Separately, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) posted a 77 % year‑on‑year profit rise to TWD 706.6 billion (≈ US$22 billion) in the same quarter, driven by sustained AI chip demand. The company’s market value approached $2 trillion, underscoring its pivotal role in the AI semiconductor supply chain.

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