ASML raises its full-year sales forecast

Golden Ten Data reported on April 15 that ASML has raised its full-year sales forecast due to a sharp increase in global spending in the field of artificial intelligence, which has boosted demand for its advanced chip manufacturing equipment. ASML stated that net sales for this year will be between 36 billion euros (approximately 42.4 billion USD) and 40 billion euros, up from the previous range of 34 billion euros to 39 billion euros. CEO Christophe Fouquet said in a statement: “The growth outlook for the semiconductor industry continues to improve, thanks to ongoing infrastructure investments related to artificial intelligence. Our clients are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond.”