ASML Raises 2026 Sales Outlook to €43-45 Billion on AI-Driven Demand

ASML Holding NV posted second-quarter net sales of €9.3 billion and raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to €43 billion-€45 billion after stronger-than-expected demand for advanced lithography systems tied to artificial intelligence chip production. The Dutch company, the sole maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment, reported Q2 gross margin of 54.0% and net income of €2.9 billion. Both figures topped prior guidance ranges of €8.4 billion-€9.0 billion in sales and 51%-52% margin. Installed base management sales reached €2.8 billion, €300 million above internal expectations, driven by upgrades for productivity gains. The company shipped 86 new lithography systems and 5 used systems in the period. ASML now expects third-quarter 2026 sales of €11.0 billion-€12.0 billion with gross margin of 55%-57%. The updated full-year outlook implies roughly 16% growth at the midpoint from the previous €36 billion-€40 billion range set in April. Gross margin guidance for the year rose to 54%-56% from 51%-53%. Full Source: [ASML Raises 2026 Sales Outlook to €43-45 Billion on AI-Driven Demand](https://leprivatebanker.com/2026/07/15/asml-raises-2026-sales-outlook-to-e43-45-billion-on-ai-driven-demand/)