ASML announces €1.88 interim dividend and €4.1 bn Q3 share repurchase

ASML declared an interim dividend of €1.88 per ordinary share for fiscal 2026, payable on 4 Nov 2026. The company also reported that it bought back roughly €4.1 bn of its own shares in the third quarter under its 2026‑2028 buy‑back programme. In Q3, ASML posted net sales of €11.7 bn and net income of about €5 bn. Management indicated that demand for its lithography equipment is expected to outstrip its production capacity at least through 2028.

The dividend and buy‑back signal strong cash generation, which may support the share price and earnings per share. Investors will watch whether the firm can sustain these returns while expanding capacity to meet projected demand.

  • 1Interim dividend of €1.88 per ordinary share for fiscal 2026, payable on 4 Nov 2026.
  • 2Share repurchases of roughly €4.1 bn in Q3 under the 2026‑2028 buy‑back programme.
  • 3Third‑quarter net sales of €11.7 bn.
  • 4Third‑quarter net income of about €5 bn.
  • 5Management expects equipment demand to exceed supply through at least 2028.

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