ASML Holdings has raised its 2026 revenue guidance midpoint from €38 billion to €44 billion and increased its gross margin midpoint from 52% to 55%, reflecting strong growth prospects. The analyst maintains a Buy rating and raises the price target from $2173 to $2510, implying about 41% upside from the current $1775 share price. The price target is based on a 51x forward P/E multiple applied to 2027 estimated EPS of €42.40. Key growth drivers include EUV, DUV, High NA, and Installed Base Management, while risks involve capex delays, export controls, and slower adoption of High NA technology.
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ASML reported strong Q2 earnings with EPS of $8.69, surpassing estimates of $7.98, and revenue of $10.67 billion, exceeding forecasts of $10.23 billion. The company attributes this growth to increased demand for AI chips, prompting customers to accel...
ASML Holding N.V. reported strong Q2 results with €9.3 billion in sales and earnings per share of €7.59, surpassing market expectations. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to between €43 billion and €45 billion, with a gross margin target o...
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