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ASML's $400M EUV lithography machines face limitations in producing large AI chips, requiring costly workarounds. ASML, TSMC, and partners are developing 12-inch photomasks for single-shot exposure, targeting 2031-2033. ASML's stock is up 112.6% year-over-year but faces near-term constraints, including export controls and capacity issues. Q2 2026 revenue grew 21.25% YoY to $10.65B, with operating income up 10.14%. ASML raised 2026 revenue guidance to EUR 43-45B, with a gross margin of 54-56%. An

AI chip stocks fell after leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI, and Elon Musk called for slowing advanced AI model development. Nvidia dropped 3.36%, AMD, Intel, and ASML each lost over 6%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index declined 5.86%. OpenAI also abandoned IPO plans for 2026.

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) is exploring ways to produce over 110 EUV lithography systems in 2028, up from at least 80 in 2027, driven by AI chip demand. JPMorgan analysts note assembly speed is the main constraint. ASML's revenue outlook for 2026 was raised to €43-45 billion, with Q2 revenue at €9.3 billion and a 54% gross margin. The company faces geopolitical and AI-cycle risks but maintains a dominant position in EUV technology.

ASML has reached a production milestone with 10 High-NA EUV systems operating at TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel, targeting 90% fleet availability by Q4 2026. The company broke ground on a new campus in the Netherlands to meet demand, with plans to produce up to 20,000 workplaces by 2029. TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix have committed to High-NA EUV for advanced chip production, while Intel has already processed over 1.35 million wafers. The technology offers higher resolution but comes with incr

Third Point LLC more than doubled its stake in ASML (ASML) to 30,000 shares in Q2 2026, while exiting positions in NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), KLA (KLAC), and Lam Research (LRCX). ASML reported Q2 earnings of $8.82 per share, beating estimates, and raised its full-year outlook. The stock fell 6.07% on Monday, underperforming the tech sector.

ASML Holding's stock fell 6.2% on Monday after AI executives, including Anthropic's CEO, called for slowing AI development, which could reduce demand for ASML's chipmaking equipment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also declined but less sharply.