ASML lifts 2026 sales outlook on AI-driven chip boom
ASML posted strong Q2 results and raised its 2026 net sales guidance to about $49.2–$51.5 billion, well above analyst estimates, as demand for EUV lithography gear accelerates amid the AI-driven semiconductor boom. The company said orders extend into 2028, with long-term capex commitments from customers like TSMC, Intel, SK Hynix and Micron, underscoring robust investment in advanced manufacturing equipment. Its shares have surged this year on the AI infrastructure rally.