ASML shifts outlook as AI drives chip demand

ASML shifts outlook as AI drives chip demand

ASML, the world’s largest supplier of lithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing, said in its 2025 annual report published Wednesday that it now views the artificial intelligence boom as the primary driver of demand for its products. The updated outlook marks a notable shift in tone compared with the company’s 2024 report, when management highlighted…

ASML sees AI demand as long-term growth driver in 2025 annual report

ASML sees AI demand as long-term growth driver in 2025 annual report

AMSTERDAM, Feb 25 (Reuters) – ASML, ⁠the biggest supplier of lithography equipment used to ⁠make computer chips, said in its 2025 annual report ‌published Wednesday it now sees the artificial intelligence boom as the main driver for demand for its products. The report reflects a change in tone ​from 2024, when the company emphasized that…

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch semiconductor chip machine maker ASML recorded a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in 2025 on sales of 32.7 billion euros fueled by AI-driven demand, the company reported Wednesday as it also announced plans to slash its workforce by about 1,700, about 4% of its workforce. The…