Dutch semiconductor equipment firm ASML reported net bookings of 3.94 billion euros ($4.47 billion) for the first quarter, versus analysts’ forecast of 4.89 billion euros. Christophe Fouquet, ASML’s CEO, said tariffs are “creating a new uncertainty” for both the economy and “our potential market demands.” Global chip stocks have been fragile amid worries about how U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans will affect the semiconductor supply chain. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML on Wednesday missed expectations on net bookings and said uncertainty from new U.S. trade restrictions may affect demand for its critical chipmaking machines.
ASML reported net bookings of 3.94 billion euros ($4.47 billion) for the first three months of 2025, versus analysts’ forecast of 4.89 billion euros.
Here’s how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the first quarter:
Net sales: 7.74 billion, against 7.8 billion euros expected Net profit: 2.36 billion, versus 2.3 billion euros expected
In comments accompanying the results, ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet said that the demand outlook “remains strong” with artificial intelligence