VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 ASML Holding NV, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting impressive total net sales of 7.7 billion. This marks a significant achievement for the company, demonstrating strong demand for its advanced lithography systems, particularly in the context of the ongoing technological advancements in the semiconductor industry.

In the latest report, ASML stated that it achieved a gross margin of 54.0%, exceeding the companys initial projections. Net income for the quarter was recorded at 2.4 billion, showcasing the companys robust financial health. A notable highlight from this quarter was the quarterly net bookings, which reached 3.9 billion, including 1.2 billion attributed specifically to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems.

Looking ahead, ASML anticipates total net sales for the second quarter of 2025 to fall between 7.2 billion and 7.7 billion, with a gross margin projected between 50% and 53%. Furthermore, the company maintains its guidance for the full year 2025, forecasting total net sales of between 30 billion and 35 billion, along with a gross margin in the range of 51% to 53%.

In a comparison to the previous quarter (Q4 2024), ASML's total net sales decreased from 9.263 billion to 7.742 billion. However, it is important to note that the figures for Q4 were exceptionally high, reflecting seasonal fluctuations typical in the semiconductor industry. The decrease in the number of new lithography systems soldfrom 119 units in Q4 to 73 units in Q1was also part of this trend.

ASMLs CEO, Christophe Fouquet, provided positive insights regarding future growth during the earnings announcement: Our first-quarter total net sales came in at 7.7 billion, in line with our guidance. The gross margin was 54.0%, above guidance, driven by a favorable EUV product mix and the achievement of performance milestones. In the first quarter, we shipped our fifth High NA system, and we now have these systems at three customers.

Fouquet also emphasized the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the semiconductor landscape. He stated, Our conversations so far with customers support our expectation that 2025 and 2026 will be growth years. However, the recent tariff announcements have increased uncertainty in the macro environment, and the situation will remain dynamic for a while. The CEO recognized that while AI is driving growth, it also brings about market dynamics that can create both opportunities and risks for ASMLs customers.

Additionally, ASML announced plans to declare a total dividend of 6.40 per ordinary share for the year 2024, reflecting a 4.9% increase compared to 2023. This follows three interim dividends of 1.52 each, leading to a final proposed dividend of 1.84 per ordinary share for approval at the Annual General Meeting.

In line with its commitment to returning value to shareholders, ASML has also repurchased approximately 2.7 billion worth of shares under its ongoing share buyback program initiated in 2022.

To further engage with investors, ASML is hosting a video interview featuring CEO Christophe Fouquet and CFO Roger Dassen, who will discuss the first-quarter results and provide insights on the companys outlook for 2025. This video will be available on ASML's official website shortly after the publication of this report.

About ASML

ASML is at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, offering cutting-edge hardware, software, and services that enable chipmakers to mass-produce intricate patterns of integrated circuits, known as microchips. Based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates globally, with over 44,100 employees dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to address some of humanity's most urgent challenges, including advancements in healthcare, energy efficiency, mobility, and agriculture.

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Aaliyah Carter