ASML stock moved up 0.1% following announcements of a significant technological advancement in its EUV lithography machines. Researchers at ASML revealed they have developed a way to boost the power of the light source in their chip-making equipment, potentially enabling production of up to 50% more chips by 2030. The company demonstrated a system capable of producing 1,000W under customer requirements at its California facilities. ASML is the world's only maker of commercial EUV machines, which are critical tools for chipmakers including TSMC and Intel. Additionally, ASML reported record Q4 2025 net bookings of 13.2 billion euros and a backlog of 38.8 billion euros. The company also announced a 12 billion euro share buyback program and plans workforce restructuring involving approximately 1,700 job cuts while simultaneously creating new engineering positions.
Read full analysisASML stock moved up 0.1% following announcements of a significant technological advancement in its EUV lithography machines. Researchers at ASML revealed they have developed a way to boost the power of the light source in their chip-making equipment, potentially enabling production of up to 50% more chips by 2030. The company demonstrated a system capable of producing 1,000W under customer requirements at its California facilities. ASML is the world's only maker of commercial EUV machines, which are critical tools for chipmakers including TSMC and Intel. Additionally, ASML reported record Q4 2025 net bookings of 13.2 billion euros and a backlog of 38.8 billion euros. The company also announced a 12 billion euro share buyback program and plans workforce restructuring involving approximately 1,700 job cuts while simultaneously creating new engineering positions.
ASML is the world's sole manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, the most advanced tools used by TSMC, Intel, and Samsung to produce cutting-edge semiconductors for AI and data center applications. The company reported record Q4 bookings of €13.2 billion and holds a €38.8 billion order backlog, underpinning its 2026 revenue target of up to €39 billion. Its latest EUV light source breakthrough — boosting potential chip output by 50% — reinforces the technological monopoly that makes ASML central to the global semiconductor supply chain.