ASML Q1 2026 Earnings
Reported Apr 15, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET · SEC Source
Q1 26 EPS
$8.43
BEAT +26.90%
Est. $6.65
Q1 26 Revenue
$10.34B
BEAT +20.18%
Est. $8.61B
Did ASML Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
ASML Holding delivered a solid first quarter for 2026, posting earnings of $8.43 per diluted share on revenue of $10.34 billion, with results landing within the company's guided range and gross margin reaching 53.0%, the high end of its target. Net i… Read more ASML Holding delivered a solid first quarter for 2026, posting earnings of $8.43 per diluted share on revenue of $10.34 billion, with results landing within the company's guided range and gross margin reaching 53.0%, the high end of its target. Net income rose to $3.25 billion from $2.78 billion a year ago, as AI-driven demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment continued to pull customers toward accelerating their capacity expansion plans. System sales climbed to $7.41 billion while Installed Base Management revenue grew to $2.93 billion, reflecting deepening engagement across ASML's installed customer base. Operating margin expanded modestly to 36.0% from 35.4% in Q1 2025, underscoring disciplined cost management alongside top-line growth. Looking ahead, management raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $42.47 billion to $47.19 billion, with gross margin guided between 51% and 53%, and reiterated its longer-term 2030 revenue opportunity of $51.91 billion to $70.78 billion with gross margins between 56% and 60%.
Key Takeaways
- • AI-driven semiconductor infrastructure investment driving strong demand
- • Chip demand outpacing supply, prompting customer capacity expansion
- • Customers increasing short- and medium-term demand for ASML products
- • Very strong order intake
- • Growth in Installed Base Management sales from service and field option upgrades
ASML Forward Guidance & Outlook
ASML expects Q2 2026 total net sales between €8.4 billion and €9.0 billion, with Installed Base Management sales around €2.5 billion, gross margin between 51% and 52%, R&D costs around €1.2 billion, and SG&A costs around €0.3 billion. For full-year 2026, the company now expects total net sales between €36 billion and €40 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%, and an annualized effective tax rate of around 17%. Management noted that the guidance bandwidth accommodates potential outcomes of ongoing export control discussions. Longer-term, ASML sees an opportunity to achieve 2030 annual revenue between approximately €44 billion and €60 billion, with a gross margin between approximately 56% and 60%.
ASML YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
ASML Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our first-quarter total net sales were €8.8 billion, within our guidance, and gross margin came in at 53.0%, at the high end of our guidance.”
— Christophe Fouquet, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
ASML Earnings Trends
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ASML EPS Trend
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ASML Revenue Trend
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ASML Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $6.65 | $8.43 | +26.90% | $10.34B | +20.18% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $8.60 | $8.53 | -0.87% | $11.29B | — |
| FY Full Year | $24.89 | $28.70 | +15.31% | $37.94B | +16.81% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $5.37 | $6.37 | +18.42% | $8.73B | +12.95% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $5.24 | $6.85 | +30.74% | $8.93B | +18.16% |