Shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) plunged by over 16% on Tuesday morning trading in New York following an accidental early release of the company’s third-quarter earnings report, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor sector.
The Dutch semiconductor equipment giant saw its stock drop sharply after lowering its 2025 sales outlook, casting a shadow over heightened future growth prospects.
ASML Lowers 2025 Sales Forecast
ASML's third-quarter report, published a day ahead of schedule, revealed a significant revision to its 2025 net sales guidance, now projected between 30 billion euros and 35 billion euros ($32.7 billion to $38.2 billion) — a reduction from the previously stated range of 30 billion euros to 40 billion euros.
This downgrade in outlook is driven by slower-than-expected recovery in key market segments, despite strong growth from artificial intelligence investments.
“While there continue to be strong developments ...
