ASML raised its 2026 sales guidance for the second time this year

April Roach at CNBC first reported that ASML raised full-year guidance on Wednesday and beat expectations for the second quarter. The company now expects 2026 net sales of 43 billion to 45 billion euros, against a previous range of 36 billion to 40 billion, and a gross margin of 54% to 56%, against 51% to 53%. Second quarter net sales were 9.3 billion euros, against the 8.8 billion expected by LSEG consensus. Net profit was 2.9 billion euros, against 2.6 billion expected. Chief Executive Christophe Fouquet said order intake was extremely strong in the first half, and that the company will target adding 30% to its 2026 low-NA EUV capacity. Shares rose more than 7% at the open. They closed 0.49% lower.