GoKawiilASML reports stronger-than-expected Q3 profit, sees customer orders stretching to 2030
ASML said some customers are expressing interest in placing orders for its lithography machines as far out as 2029 and 2030, citing rising short- and medium-term demand forecasts tied to AI investment. The company also reported third-quarter profit that exceeded analyst expectations.
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ASML holds a monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography machines essential for making the most advanced chips, so long-range order interest from customers like TSMC signals confidence that AI-driven chip demand will persist for years. CEO Christophe Fouquet's comments suggest the company sees sustained visibility into demand well beyond typical planning horizons, which could reassure investors wary of a near-term slowdown in AI infrastructure spending.
- ASML's Q3 profit beat analyst expectations
- Some customers are already discussing orders for 2029 and 2030
- Demand growth is being driven largely by AI-related investment, per CEO Christophe Fouquet
Source: cnbc.com — Arjun Kharpal, 2026-10-14
Published there as: “ASML says it's getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations”
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