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  "id": 14392624,
  "title": "Why is ASML stock rallying today?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/why-is-asml-stock-rallying-today",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-asml-stock-rallying-today-93CH-4948202"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ASML Holding NV shares experienced a 1.9% rally on the market today, reaching a price of €1,538.6 after the company released its impressive third-quarter 2026 results. The Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer surpassed expectations by delivering GAAP earnings per share of €12.93, which was €2.14 higher than analysts' predictions. ASML's revenue also grew by 55.1% year-over-year, amounting to €11.66 billion, although it was slightly below the consensus forecast by around €70 million. The company's Installed Base Management sales exceeded expectations at €3.3 billion, driven by a surge in demand for productivity upgrades, pushing gross margins above the initial guidance of 57.5%. ASML raised its revenue forecast for the current year for the third consecutive quarter, anticipating a range of €44 billion to €45 billion, up from the previous lower bound of €43 billion. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted that some customers are expressing interest in placing orders with ASML for 2029 and even 2030, signaling strong demand visibility. Major chipmakers Samsung and TSMC committed to using ASML's High-NA EUV lithography machines, a development that investors view as crucial for the company's long-term growth. UBS maintained its top pick status for ASML, anticipating the firm could surpass its 2027–28 targets. The stock experienced a 1.8% decline in the previous session, as investors adjusted positions ahead of the earnings report, but today's rally reflects a partial correction of that pre-earnings caution. ASML's upward revision of its 2026 sales forecast for the third consecutive quarter is a result of the booming artificial intelligence spending, which is driving demand for chip-making machines. Despite a slightly positive U.S. equity market, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% and the Nasdaq up 0.1%, ASML's earnings beat, revised guidance, and exceptional demand visibility through 2030 contributed to a significant rise in the company's shares on the Amsterdam stock exchange.",
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