Core Viewpoint - The strong performance of ASML in Q2 is driven by AI investments, with total revenue reaching €7.7 billion and net profit at €2.3 billion, both at the upper end of guidance. However, management warns of increasing uncertainties due to macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, which may hinder growth in 2026 [1][2][7]. Financial Performance - Q2 net sales amounted to €7.69 billion, exceeding market expectations of €7.51 billion [3]. - Q2 net profit was €2.29 billion, surpassing the market forecast of €2.05 billion [4]. - The order intake for Q2 was €5.54 billion, a 41% increase quarter-over-quarter, with EUV equipment orders at €2.3 billion [5]. - Gross margin reached 53.7%, exceeding expectations, primarily due to high-margin upgrade business and one-time cost reductions [6]. Future Outlook - Despite strong order performance, ASML's management remains cautious about future growth prospects. The CEO indicated that while the fundamentals for AI customers will remain strong in 2026, uncertainties from macroeconomic and geopolitical factors are increasing [7]. - The company expects Q3 net sales to be between €7.4 billion and €7.9 billion, with a gross margin between 50% and 52% [11]. - For the full year 2025, ASML anticipates a revenue growth of approximately 15% and a gross margin of around 52% [12]. Shareholder Returns - ASML announced an interim dividend of €1.60 per share and executed a share buyback of approximately €1.4 billion in Q2 [13].