Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, total net sales were EUR 9.7 billion, with net system sales at EUR 7.6 billion, including EUR 3.6 billion from EUV system sales and EUR 4 billion from non-EUV system sales [6][8] - Gross margin for Q4 was 52.2%, and net income was EUR 2.8 billion, representing 29.2% of total net sales, resulting in earnings per share of EUR 7.35 [7][8] - For the full year 2025, net sales were EUR 32.7 billion, with a gross margin of 52.8% and net income of EUR 9.6 billion, resulting in earnings per share of EUR 24.73 [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - EUV system sales for 2025 were EUR 11.6 billion, a 39% increase from 2024, while DUV system sales decreased by 6% year-over-year to EUR 12 billion [9] - Installed base management sales increased by 26% year-over-year to EUR 8.2 billion [9] - R&D spending for 2025 was EUR 4.7 billion, approximately 14% of sales, while SG&A expenses increased to EUR 1.3 billion [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Logic system revenue was EUR 16.1 billion, a 22% increase from 2024, while memory system revenue was EUR 8.4 billion, a 2% decrease from 2024 [9] - Q4 net bookings were EUR 13.2 billion, with 56% from memory and 44% from logic [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on innovation and capacity expansion, particularly in EUV technology, to meet the growing demand from advanced logic and DRAM customers [15][19] - The strategy includes increasing the share of EUV systems in the product mix and enhancing productivity through R&D investments [20] - The company anticipates significant revenue growth in EUV systems due to increased capacity needs driven by AI-related infrastructure [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted an improved market outlook, particularly due to the buildup of data centers and AI infrastructure, leading to increased demand for advanced logic and DRAM [15][16] - There is a positive sentiment among foundry customers regarding long-term demand sustainability, with expectations for capacity expansion [15][16] - The company expects Q1 2026 total net sales to be between EUR 8.2 billion and EUR 8.9 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53% [11] Other Important Information - The company plans to return EUR 8.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in 2025, with a new share buyback program announced for up to EUR 12 billion [12][13] - The company expects to declare a total dividend of EUR 7.50 per ordinary share for 2025, a 17% increase compared to 2024 [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for calendar 2026 regarding EUV bookings - Management indicated that the guidance is influenced by customer progress in completing fabs and the ability to ramp production accordingly [23][24] Question: Changes in vision for High-NA tools in 2026 - Management expects continued progress in both DRAM and logic customer adoption, with qualification data collection expected to last most of the year [26][27] Question: Revenue growth guidance for 2026 - Management stated that growth is largely driven by customer readiness to take tools and their ability to complete fab construction [33][34] Question: Manufacturing capacity capabilities for Low-NA EUV tools - Management confirmed that capacity is dynamic and will increase gradually, with a focus on ramping up production in response to demand signals [35][36] Question: Customer visibility on equipment needs for the coming years - Management noted that customers are increasingly vocal about their capacity planning and expectations for demand, which aligns with public statements [41][42] Question: Impact of China on revenue guidance - Management indicated that China is expected to account for about 20% of total sales, and its performance will influence overall revenue guidance [50][51] Question: EUV capacity and booking trends - Management clarified that customers are not waiting for confirmation of capacity before booking, as they are aware of the company's plans to increase capacity [64][66]

ASML (NasdaqGS:ASML) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 28, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsC.J. Muse - Senior Managing DirectorChristophe Fouquet - CEODidier Scemama - Managing Director and Senior analystJim Kavanagh - Head of Investor RelationsRoger Dassen - CFOConference Call ParticipantsAlexander Duval - AnalystAndrew Gardiner - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystChris Caso - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystFrançois Bouvignies - Research AnalystJoe Quatrochi - AnalystKrish Sankar - Ma ...

ASML (NasdaqGS:ASML) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 28, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker2Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the ASML 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results conference call on January 28th, 2026. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's introduction, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your h ...