ASML Holding has experienced a surge in stock price, attributed to impressive fourth-quarter earnings. The company reported net sales of 9.26 billion euros and net bookings of 7.09 billion euros, a significant increase from the previous quarter. This strong demand for chipmaking tools suggests resilience even amidst competition from lower-cost models like DeepSeek. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlights that lower AI costs could actually increase demand for chips as applications proliferate. Additionally, ASML has announced a dividend, further enhancing its attractiveness to investors.
ASML's strong fourth-quarter performance is driven by substantial net bookings of 7.09 billion euros, reflecting continued high demand for its chipmaking tools.
CEO Christophe Fouquet views the lower cost of AI as an opportunity for expansion, stating that increased applications will drive further demand for chips.
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