Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML reported a substantial increase in annual net profit for 2025, driven by elevated demand in artificial intelligence sectors. The company’s strong performance was underscored by record order intake, signaling continued confidence among investors in future growth prospects.
ASML’s net profit after tax reached €9.6 billion for 2025, compared to €7.6 billion the previous year. The company’s CEO, Christophe Fouquet, cited improved sentiment among its customers regarding medium-term market conditions, with expectations fueled by sustained AI-related demand.
As for annual net sales, ASML achieved an all-time high at €32.7 billion for 2025, exceeding the previous year’s €28.3 billion and surpassing internal projections. The company guided first-quarter 2026 sales between €8.2 billion and €8.9 billion, and projected full-year 2026 revenue in the €34 billion to €39 billion range.
Meanwhile, the company’s fourth-quarter net bookings rose sharply to €13.2 billion, up from €5.4 billion in 3Q24, and well above analyst forecasts of €6.32 billion. This surge in orders marked a new record, as noted by the company’s finance chief.
The strong result comes amid expanded investment plans by major chip manufacturers, responding to growing demand for logic and memory chips used in cloud infrastructure. Key players such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have driven this trend, fueling capacity requirements at ASML’s principal customers.
