ASML lifts 2026 outlook: ASML Holding stock falls 4.20 percent
Published on 10/15/2026 at 11:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDemand and valuation signals
- ASML reported EUR 11.66 billion in third-quarter sales on October 14, 2026.
- BofA Securities raised its ASML target to EUR 2,557 from EUR 2,452 on October 6, 2026.
- ASML Holding stock trades at EUR 1,454.40 at 11:05 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026, 4.20 percent below the Xetra close of October 14, 2026.
ASML Holding (ISIN NL0010273215) reported EUR 11.66 billion in third-quarter sales on October 14, 2026, while its stock was trading at EUR 1,454.40 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST, 4.20 percent below the Xetra close of October 14, 2026 at EUR 1,518.10. The latest results lifted the full-year sales outlook, but the report also highlighted capacity limits through 2028.
Sales rise as capacity tightens
According to ASML, third-quarter sales rose 25.05 percent from EUR 9.33 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Net income reached EUR 4.96 billion, while the gross margin rose to 57.5 percent from 54.0 percent.
The company guided for fourth-quarter sales of EUR 14.20 billion to EUR 15.20 billion and a gross margin of about 57 percent. Full-year 2026 sales are expected at EUR 44.00 billion to EUR 45.00 billion, compared with the prior range of EUR 43.00 billion to EUR 45.00 billion.
What does the target imply?
Investing.com reported on October 6, 2026 that BofA Securities raised its ASML price target from EUR 2,452 to EUR 2,557 and maintained a Buy rating. The target revision followed higher 2028 revenue and earnings estimates, including a EUR 76.50 billion revenue estimate against EUR 70.40 billion previously.
Three dates frame the story
On June 28, 2026, ASML reported second-quarter sales of EUR 9.33 billion in the comparative table of its third-quarter release. On October 6, 2026, BofA Securities raised its target from EUR 2,452 to EUR 2,557. On October 14, 2026, ASML reported third-quarter sales of EUR 11.66 billion and net income of EUR 4.96 billion.
Key dates for investors
ASML's next scheduled reporting date is January 27, 2027, for fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, according to the company's investor calendar. The company also said an interim dividend of EUR 1.88 per ordinary share is payable on November 4, 2026, according to the October 14 release.
Stock reflects the earnings tension
ASML trades on Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq under the symbol ASML. The October 15 price shows that stronger guidance did not prevent a sharp move below the previous Xetra session's close, leaving demand growth and production capacity as the central investor tension.
ASML Holding stock was trading at EUR 1,454.40 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST, 4.20 percent below the Xetra close of October 14, 2026 at EUR 1,518.10. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of ASML Holding stock.
ASML Holding stock at a glance
- Company: ASML Holding N.V.
- ISIN: NL0010273215
- WKN: A1J4U4
- Ticker: ASML
- Primary exchange: Euronext Amsterdam
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 15, 2026, 11:05 a.m. CEST): EUR 1,454.40
- Change versus Xetra close: minus 4.20 percent
- Xetra close (October 14, 2026): EUR 1,518.10
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Semiconductors
- Next earnings date: January 27, 2027
Market context: Market report Euro Stoxx 50.
