The semiconductor sector is swimming in red ink today, and ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) is one of the primary culprits. The stock is down 6% to trade at $641.56, after the Dutch-based chipmaker reported a lackluster sales forecast. For the second quarter, ASML expects sales between 7.2 and 7.7 billion euros, lower than the 7.8 billion forecast.CEO Christophe Fouquet said in a statement: "The recent tariff announcements have increased uncertainty in the macro environment and the situation will remain dynami ...

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Tariff-related uncertainty is not only making stock-picking incredibly hard, with stocks trading on politics and news instead of fundamentals, but it's clouding the outlook for European crown jewel ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML ).With 30 years until retirement, I’m leveraging my role as a Financial Analyst at a Fortune 500 firm to build a market-beating portfolio that targets both strong capital appreciation and aggressive dividend growth.My focus is on blue-chip companies with wide moats, competitive advantag ...

For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – April 16, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) , NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) , Intel Corp. (INTC) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM) . Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:2 Wide Moat Semiconductor Stocks to Buy at ...

Core Viewpoint - ASML has expressed concerns about increasing economic uncertainty due to US tariffs but maintains its sales forecast for 2025 unchanged [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - ASML's net profit for the first quarter was reported at 2.4 billion euros, a significant increase from 1.2 billion euros in the same quarter last year [6]. - The company's sales for the first quarter reached 7.7 billion euros, aligning with expectations, while the forecast for second-quarter net sales is between 7.2 billion and 7.7 billion euros [5]. - Net bookings for the first quarter were 3.9 billion euros, a decline from 7.1 billion euros in the previous quarter, which fell short of market expectations and led to a share price drop of around 7% [2][4]. Group 2: Market Outlook - Despite current challenges, ASML's CEO anticipates growth in 2025 and 2026, supported by ongoing customer conversations [2]. - The company projects sales to rise to between 44 and 60 billion euros by 2030, driven by the expanding AI market [8]. - The impact of US tariffs on ASML remains uncertain, with the CEO indicating that quantifying this effect is challenging [9]. Group 3: Industry Context - The US has initiated tariffs on semiconductors and related equipment, with a 10% global tariff imposed on all imports [3]. - ASML is navigating the complexities of US-led export restrictions on high-tech goods to China, which are perceived as a threat to national security [9][10]. - The Dutch government has also tightened export controls on advanced semiconductor production equipment, although ASML stated that this would have no significant impact on its business [10].

Group 1 - ASML, a Dutch semiconductor equipment firm, reported net bookings of 3.94 billion euros ($4.47 billion) for the first quarter, missing the forecast of 4.89 billion euros [1] - The missed bookings suggest a potential slowdown in demand for ASML's critical chipmaking machines [1] - Global chip stocks have been fragile due to concerns over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans on the semiconductor supply chain [1] Group 2 - The U.S. administration announced a temporary exemption for smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from reciprocal duties, but later created confusion regarding tariff exceptions for the electronics industry [2] - A federal government notice indicated that the U.S. Commerce Department is conducting a national security investigation into imports of semiconductor technology and related products, assessing the need for additional trade measures [2]

ASML reports €7.7 billion total net sales and €2.4 billion net income in Q1 2025 2025 total net sales expected to be between €30 billion and €35 billion VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 – Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2025 first-quarter results. Q1 total net sales of €7.7 billion, gross margin of 54.0%, net income of €2.4 billionQuarterly net bookings in Q1 of €3.9 billion2 of which €1.2 billion is EUVASML expects Q2 2025 total net sales between €7.2 billion and €7.7 billion, an ...

ASML reports €7.7 billion total net sales and €2.4 billion net income in Q1 2025 2025 total net sales expected to be between €30 billion and €35 billion VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 – Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2025 first-quarter results. Q1 total net sales of €7.7 billion, gross margin of 54.0%, net income of €2.4 billionQuarterly net bookings in Q1 of €3.9 billion2 of which €1.2 billion is EUVASML expects Q2 2025 total net sales between €7.2 billion and €7.7 billion, an ...

A series of President Donald Trump’s ambiguous tariffs on several other countries, including China, wreaked havoc on Wall Street, and semiconductor stocks suffered the consequences. However, the latest tariff exemptions on chips and other high-tech goods boosted the equity market, leading to a recovery in many previously declining semiconductor stocks.  Therefore, this is an ideal time to invest in strong semiconductor stocks, such as ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) and NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) , which are curren ...

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