ASML Holding stock gains as chip outlook and Q2 2026 figures impress
Published on 09/18/2026 at 14:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
ASML Holding stock (ISIN NL0010273215) is trading firmly as investors digest a strong second-quarter 2026 performance and a supportive semiconductor outlook, with the shares up about 1.6 percent in European trading on September 18, 2026 according to Saxo Bank.
Q2 2026 results underpin ASML Holding stock
For the latest reported quarter, Q2 2026, ASML delivered revenue of about EUR 9.3 billion and net income of roughly EUR 2.9 billion, according to European Business Magazine on September 18, 2026.
The same report notes that ASML raised its 2026 sales outlook to a range between EUR 43 billion and EUR 45 billion, signalling confidence in sustained demand for its lithography systems across logic and memory customers in the current year.European Business Magazine
Consensus data show that ASML continues to surprise on earnings: for Q2 2026, earnings per share came in at EUR 7.58 versus an estimate of EUR 6.95, a positive surprise of about 9.1 percent, based on analyst figures compiled by Yahoo Finance.
Analyst expectations and sector tailwinds
Analyst estimates for ASML remain elevated for 2026: the average forecast for full-year earnings per share stands around EUR 38.33, up from EUR 24.71 in the prior year 2025 according to data from Yahoo Finance.
The broader semiconductor spending backdrop is also supportive. Bank of America expects wafer fabrication equipment spending to rise by 129 percent from USD 156 billion to USD 360 billion by 2030, with ASML seen as a key beneficiary thanks to its monopoly position in extreme ultraviolet lithography, as highlighted by Motley Fool on September 18, 2026.
In near-term trading, chipmakers are leading a rebound in European markets, and ASML shares rose about 1.6 percent alongside other technology names as Treasury yields retreated, according to Saxo Bank.
Next earnings date and recent price levels
Looking ahead, ASML is scheduled to report its next quarterly earnings on October 14, 2026, giving investors a clear near-term catalyst, as indicated by the earnings calendar from AltIndex, updated September 18, 2026.
ASML shares closed at EUR 1,418.00 on Euronext Amsterdam as of September 18, 2026, with a day range between EUR 1,413.00 and EUR 1,435.80 and a 52-week range from EUR 783.40 to EUR 1,741.00, based on data from Investing.com.
At the current closing price of EUR 1,418.00, ASML stock trades noticeably below the 52-week high of EUR 1,741.00, a difference of EUR 323.00, which highlights both the strong run-up over the last year and the remaining upside versus past peaks.Investing.com
ASML Holding stock price and investor view
ASML Holding stock is trading at EUR 1,418.00 on Euronext Amsterdam as of September 18, 2026, with the venue serving as the primary listing in euros. For investors, the combination of strong Q2 2026 figures, raised 2026 sales guidance and a clear earnings date in October 2026 keeps the shares closely watched in the European technology sector.
ASML Holding stock facts
- Company: ASML Holding N.V.
- ISIN: NL0010273215
- Ticker: ASML
- Trading venue: Euronext Amsterdam
- Price (as of September 18, 2026): 1,418.00 EUR
- Market capitalization: 1,418.00 EUR share price context, based on Euronext Amsterdam data
- Sector / Industry: Semiconductors / Semiconductor equipment
- Index membership: AEX
- Next earnings date: October 14, 2026
