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UBS names top European chip stocks to watch ahead of Q3 2026 earnings season

UBS analyst Francois-Xavier Bouvignies favors European semiconductor stocks with AI exposure ahead of Q3 2026 earnings. ASML (AS:ASML) is UBS's top pick with a €2,350 price target and expected 30%+ revenue growth. ASM International (AS:ASMI) is second with a €1,325 target and forecasted 36% revenue growth. STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) rounds out the top three with a €80 target and 20% above-consensus EPS estimates.

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Published Sep 29, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$ASML
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$ASML · $STM
Relevance
7/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on investing.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ASMLBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The note offers fresh, company‑specific guidance that was not previously public, creating actionable insight for traders.

02

Market read

The fresh UBS guidance provides a near‑term catalyst for three European semiconductor stocks ahead of their earnings, likely driving short‑term buying pressure.

03

What to watch

Potential supply chain constraints or macro‑economic slowdown could limit growth.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: ahead of Q3 2026 earnings releases (mid‑October)

Background

UBS analyst Francois‑Xavier Bouvignies released a research note highlighting three European chip stocks as top picks ahead of the Q3 2026 earnings season, providing detailed revenue and EPS growth forecasts.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ASMLBullishHigh confidence
Context

UBS forecasts ASML Q3 2026 revenue growth above 30% and EPS upside of 15‑20% by 2028, guiding higher guidance.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market prices in higher revenue and earnings guidance

Evidence & confidence

UBS's detailed growth targets and price target of €2,350 suggest a material upside catalyst.

$STMBullishHigh confidence
Context

UBS expects STMicroelectronics 2027 EPS ~20% above consensus and projects datacenter revenue to reach $2.5‑$3.8 bn, guiding Q3 2026 results.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market anticipates higher datacenter sales and earnings growth

Evidence & confidence

The specific revenue targets for silicon photonics and AI power products provide a clear upside catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Positive outlook for European semiconductor equipment may lift the broader chip sector.

Regional

European tech equities could see buying interest ahead of earnings season.

Global

AI‑driven demand signals strength for global semiconductor supply chains.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If AI demand softens or capacity expansion stalls, the forecasts may be overly optimistic.

Key entities

  • Research Firm
    UBS

    Provider of the analyst note and forecasts.

  • Company
    ASML Holding NV

    Top pick with projected >30% FY2027 revenue growth.

  • Company
    ASM International NV

    Second pick with 36% FY2027 revenue growth forecast.

  • Company
    STMicroelectronics NV

    Third pick with strong AI‑related revenue outlook.

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