Bearish
ASML reports zero sales in Europe for 2026, urges EU to boost chip demand
ASML announced no sales in Europe for 2026, a significant decline from previous years, attributing this to a lack of local investment and new chip fabrication facilities. The company is calling on EU authorities to stimulate demand for European-made chips to support the semiconductor industry.
Key points
- ASML reports zero sales in Europe for 2026, down from 1% in 2025.
- ASML urges EU to foster demand for European-made chips to support the industry.
- European semiconductor projects underway, but focus on mature technologies rather than advanced EUV-based production.
Sources
- ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026Tom's Hardware · September 24, 2026
- ASML says first chips made with High-NA machines to arrive in monthsReuters · May 19, 2026
- ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new ordersReuters · April 15, 2026
- ASML pushes for higher tool prices as Intel reportedly pulls 2nm work backZero One Investment Research · July 16, 2026
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