ASML raises 2026 forecast, expands capacity on AI chip demand

ASML, the world’s biggest supplier of equipment used to manufacture computer chips, on Wednesday raised its financial forecasts for 2026 and said it would expand capacity after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by artificial intelligence demand.

ASML said it now expects full-year 2026 net revenue of 43-45 billion euros, an increase of 16% at the ⁠midpoint from ‌its earlier forecast range of 36-40 billion euros.